An Evening with DocStars 2026
November 5, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building at UT Southwestern
2336 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
On November 5, 2026, The Cary Council will host An Evening with DocStars, a celebration of groundbreaking early-stage research and the extraordinary impact of community support. This inspiring event helps fuel the future of medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center by bringing together community leaders, researchers, and supporters who share a commitment to advancing medical innovation. Guests will enjoy an evening of interactive simulation experiences, gourmet food, and entertainment. Proceeds will support The Cary Council and early-stage research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available.
Discover how The Cary Council is making a lasting impact on medical research and how you can be part of this movement. View our past DocStars.
Tickets & Sponsorship Now Available!
Complete the sponsorship form online by clicking the link above, or download our Sponsorship PDF form.
The 2025 Early-Stage Research
Grant Recipients
R. Nicholas Burns, M.D., Jeff Schaffert, Ph.D., and Jonathan Dietz (Chair, The Cary Council).
Highlights from Last Year
2026
Event Co-Chairs
Whitney Harmon*
Claire Amberson Phillips*
2026
Host Committee
Dori and Jesus Araiza
Reagan and Celia Browning
Claire and Brooks Bussard
Ellie and Robert Campion
Michael Castaldo
Lili Clark*
Jack & Mackenzie Crow
Brandon and Tanya Davis
Meredith Denby
Saryn and Jonathan Dietz*
Melissa Ware Douglass*
Molly and Conrad Edwards
Melinda and JT Gage*
Dr. And Mrs. Brian P. Gladnick
Thomas and Meredith Griswold
Alicia and Alex Haddock
Whitney and Jon Harmon*
Bradley Haynes*
Barrell and Jacob Jones*
Alex and Michael Kahn*
Sam and Alex Kincaid
Travis & Brittany Mathews
Claire Amberson Phillips*
Lara and Brian Pryor*
Drs. William and Adare Robinson
Jonna and Brian Seline
Josie and Carl Sewell*
Mason Smith*
Kamryn and Matt Turney*
Caroline and Mattson Uihlein
Tara & Jeff Versfelt
Matt Woodberry
*The Cary Council Steering Committee or Founder’s Circle Member