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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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Advancing Genomic Medicines Through Better Delivery with Dr. Daniel Siegwart

UT Southwestern’s Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D., explains how smarter nanoparticle delivery could expand the future of genetic medicine. By learning how to redirect therapies beyond the liver and toward organs like the lungs, his team is helping open new possibilities for treating diseases that have long been difficult to reach.

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Building a World-Class Biotech Ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth

What does it really take to build a biotech ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth? Gabby Everett, Ph.D. of BioLabs Pegasus Park shares how shared infrastructure, partnerships, and community help startups move from idea to impact.

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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.

March 14, 2025

An Innovation Collective: How The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology (TAMEST) Began

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Founded to connect Texas’ leading minds across medicine, engineering, and science, TAMEST continues to advance world-class research through collaboration, recognition, and statewide innovation. Its annual conferences and awards highlight the next generation of breakthroughs shaping Texas and beyond.

January 28, 2025

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

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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.

December 16, 2024

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

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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.