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Press release highlighting the 2022 DocStars early-stage research grant recipients and photos from the event.

Maureen and Robert Decherd, Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich, and The Thompson Family are recognized for their extraordinary work towards advancing medical education, discovery, innovation and patient care. DALLAS – October 12, 2022 – Southwestern Medical Foundation presented The Sprague Award to Maureen and Robert Decherd, Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich, and the Thompson Family on Tuesday, […]

Southwestern Medical Foundation has elected Jere W. Thompson, Jr., as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and named six new members to its Board during their recent annual meeting. New Trustees Kim Askew, Pete Chilian, Peter Brundage, Michael Kahn, Linda Kao, and Amy McKnight will bring their unique perspective and proven leadership to the Board.

Cayenne L. Price, M.D., was presented with the Ho Din Award at the UT Southwestern Medical School Commencement Ceremonies on May 12, 2022. Established in 1943 by Southwestern Medical Foundation, the Ho Din Award recognizes those who exemplify the unique personal qualities embodied in all great physicians – medical wisdom and human understanding.

To help advance and inspire medical progress, Southwestern Medical Foundation elected six new Trustees at the Board’s recent annual meeting.

Dr. Natasha Houshmand was presented the Ho Din Award at the UTSouthwestern Medical School Commencement Ceremonies on May 8.

The Cary Council, a group of emerging young leaders who support the missions of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center, announced grant recipients of funds raised to support early-stage research from their 2021 “An Evening with DocStars at Home” event, held on Saturday, May 1.

In collaboration with Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern, the Cary Council took this timely opportunity to host a virtual holiday cooking lesson highlighting the latest findings from research in culinary medicine.

Southwestern Medical Foundation has announced five new Trustees, which were elected by the Foundation’s Board. Each of the new Trustees have contributed significantly to the community, with talents and passions closely aligned with the Foundation’s mission.

Members raise nearly $100K for three promising UT Southwestern Early-Stage Research Investigators; Recipients join six other awardees for a total of $6.8 million in follow-on funding to date; Council welcomes incoming Chair, Amanda George, and honors outgoing chair, Michael Kahn, for his leadership and generosity.