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Southwestern Medical Foundation inspires a higher standard in innovation through early-stage research grants funded by The Cary Council. Our investments in promising research and bold ideas have led to millions of dollars in follow-on funding.

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An Evening with DocStars 2025: Continuing the Legacy of Supporting Early-Stage Research

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2025 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.

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What’s Up, Doc? Getting to Know The Cary Council’s 2025 DocStars

The Cary Council’s 2025 DocStars sit down for a Q&A at What’s Up, Doc? – a meet and greet for this year’s early-stage grant recipients.

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Meet The Cary Council’s 2025 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

2025 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UT Southwestern.

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New Innovation Hub Chief, Dr. Daniel Hommes, Harnesses the Power of Discovery to Advance Biomedicine

Daniel Hommes, M.D., Ph.D., is shifting his focus from treating patients to bridging academic discovery with biomedical innovation.

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From Coffee to Biotechnology: Russell Hayward on Building Strong Teams and Innovating Across Fields

Russell Hayward joins the Learning From Leaders podcast to talk about his leadership shift from coffee shop entrepreneur to biotech startup CEO.

Dr. Christina Herrera smiling while on the Learning From Leaders podcast.

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Advancing Maternal-Fetal Health: Chris Herrera, M.D., on Innovations in Placenta Research and the Importance of Mentorship

Dr. Christina Herrera joined the Learning from Leaders Podcast to talk about her work in placenta research, mentorship, and future research projects.

November 21, 2024

An Evening with DocStars 2024: A Celebration of Innovation and Generosity

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The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2024 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.

October 4, 2024

What’s Up, Doc? Getting to Know The Cary Council’s 2024 DocStars

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The Cary Council’s 2024 DocStars sit down for a Q&A at What’s Up, Doc? – a meet and greet for this year’s early-stage grant recipients.

August 28, 2024

2024 DocStar Grant Recipients

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2024 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UT Southwestern.

July 11, 2024

Cullum Clark Talks Innovation Districts and the Economic Boom in North Texas

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North Texas Innovation Districts drive Economic Boom. Expert Cullum Clark explains how eds and meds institutions are also a factor.