Southwestern Medical Foundation is dedicated to engaging the public in important conversations about progress in medicine. Perspectives is a medical blog featuring inspiring stories of research, philanthropy, medicine, and more.
The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2024 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.
Maggie Wang, a graduate student in the Gao Lab, has been honored with the 2024 Ida M. Green Award for research that could advance nanoparticle-based cancer immunotherapies.
Karolina (Karo) Stepien, a graduate student in the Molecular Biophysics Graduate Program, has been chosen by the Graduate Awards Committee to receive the 36th Annual Ida M. Green Award. Story courtesy of UT Southwestern.
Using blood biomarkers, advanced MRI, and cognitive testing, UT Southwestern neuropsychologist Dr. Jeff Schaffert is studying whether former collegiate football players show early, subtle signs of brain change years after their playing days. Here’s what the research can (and can’t) tell us today.
Members of the Estate Planning Council learn about the progress happening at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and an updated look at the new Moody Children’s Hospital.
TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons on authenticity, presence, and why multiple perspectives drive better decisions and innovation.
UT Southwestern physician-scientists Benjamin and David Greenberg discuss building biotech companies and the toughest stretch in translation: the biotech “Valley of Death,” where promising ideas often die on the vine. They share why diversified support and Dallas’s targeted philanthropy help innovation survive.
A special holiday message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation.
In this powerful conversation, Alfreda Norman’s leadership lessons come to life through her philosophy of trust, relationship-building, and abundance. Norman shows how real influence begins with genuine connection and why North Texas is the perfect place to make it happen.
November 18, 2025
The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2025 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.
November 11, 2025
Southwestern Medical Foundation names Carolyn and David Miller the 2025 recipients of The Sprague Award, our highest community distinction.
November 11, 2025
October 24, 2025
AT&T Performing Arts Center CEO Warren Tranquada discusses how philanthropy and cross-sector collaboration are fueling North Texas's creative economy, and why reaching new, diverse audiences is key to the future of the arts.
October 23, 2025
Southwestern Medical Foundation honored Carolyn and David Miller with our highest community distinction: The Sprague Award.
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