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Dedicated to advancing medical innovation for 86 years, the foundation said philanthropist and "Texan by choice" Nicole Sheridan is one of the 11 new members of its board of trustees. Jere Thompson, Jr. will continue in his role as board chair.

New Dallas pediatric campus hospital to be named in honor of transformational grant.

In partnership with Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Cary Council hosts DocStars to celebrate the recipients of its Early-Stage Research Grants at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Each $50,000 Early-Stage Research Grant helps fuel critically important medical and scientific research in North Texas. To date, the 21 researchers supported by The Cary Council have gone on to secure more than $21 million in additional funding.

Groundbreaking and donation for the $5 billion campus mark new era of transformative pediatric care in North Texas and beyond.

Southwestern Medical Foundation's new CFO, Sarah Fletcher—formerly CFO of the Trinity Park Conservancy—will oversee the accounting and investment of its $1 billion endowment—which supports leading-edge medical research, education, and patient care.

New multitower hospital to replace Children’s Medical Center Dallas to meet surging demand for pediatric care, research, and training.

Sarah Fletcher, an experienced financial executive, joins the Foundation as its next chief financial officer.

The foundation said that in addition to her role as CFO, Sarah Fletcher—formerly CFO of the Trinity Park Conservancy—will serve as a foundation officer. She will oversee the accounting and investment of its $1 billion endowment—which supports leading-edge medical research, education, and patient care.

Southwestern Medical Foundation recently announced six new board of trustees members for 2023 – 2024. Board Chair Jere W. Thompson Jr. will continue in his role. Tucker Bridwell, Ken Hersh, Dr. Joan Buchanan Hill, Christopher Kleinert, Marshall Payne, and Jennifer Scripps are new trustees.