Perspectives

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.

Research

Graduate Student Yehui Sun Receives 2025 Ida M. Green Award for Gene Therapy Research

Graduate Student Yehui Sun Receives 2025 Ida M. Green Award for Gene Therapy Research

Yehui Sun has been honored with the 2025 Ida M. Green Award for her work developing nanoparticles for promising cystic fibrosis treatment.
Ho Din Award

Grandfather’s Care Inspires Ho Din Winner’s Journey into Medicine

Prajwal Gowda, M.D., named 2025 Ho Din Award Recipient
Community

Navigating Growth: Business, Family, and the Y’all Street Buzz

A live Learning from Leaders podcast event with Fortress Co-CEO, Drew McKnight, and MP Materials Founder, Chairman, and CEO, James Litinsky.
Awards, Events and Scholarships

Donor Connections: UT Southwestern Scholarship Recipients Meet the People Investing in their Education

Future physicians and medical professionals met the generous donors helping make their education possible at a special UT Southwestern scholarship reception.

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From the Human Genome Project to CRISPR Cas-9, let's look at how we got here and what the future may hold
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Take a look at the leading edge of treatment and cures for brain disease
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Let's explore the impact of a community investing in its collective well-being
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Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide, but tremendous hope lives in progress being made today
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Disease prevention begins with healthy choices based in quality science

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Research

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.

Graduate Student Yehui Sun Receives 2025 Ida M. Green Award for Gene Therapy Research

Yehui Sun has been honored with the 2025 Ida M. Green Award for her work developing nanoparticles for promising cystic fibrosis treatment.

An Evening with DocStars 2024: A Celebration of Innovation and Generosity

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2024 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.

Graduate Student Maggie Wang Receives 2024 Ida M. Green Award for Cancer Immunotherapy 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 Receives 2021 Ida M. Green Award

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.

Donor Stories

Strengthening the Future of Cancer Care and Discovery through a Planned Gift from Debra and Frank Merlino

Helping others has always defined Debra and Frank Merlino. Now, that legacy will live on forever with an estate gift to Southwestern Medical Foundation, benefiting the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern.

Karee and Greg Sampson: Inspiring Philanthropy Through UT Southwestern’s Vanguard and Estate Planning Initiatives

Karee and Greg Sampson Inspire Philanthropy at UT Southwestern through the Vanguard and Estate Planning Council.

Joann and Glenn Rechtine, M.D., Inspire Students Through Nursing Scholarships

Joann and Glenn Rechtine, M.D. are inspiring students through their unwavering support of nursing scholarships.

Recent Articles

Alfreda Norman Leadership Insights: Why Trust Is the Currency of Impact

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.

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.

Carolyn and David Miller Honored as Recipients of The Sprague Award 2025

Southwestern Medical Foundation names Carolyn and David Miller the 2025 recipients of The Sprague Award, our highest community distinction.

An Evening with DocStars 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of The Cary Council and Its Newest UT Southwestern Grants

Warren Tranquada of the AT&T Performing Arts Center Discusses the Significance of Philanthropy and Collaboration

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.

The Sprague Award 2025 Photo Gallery

Southwestern Medical Foundation honored Carolyn and David Miller with our highest community distinction: The Sprague Award.

Emily Adhikari, M.D. | An Update from one of the 2021 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

Emily Adhikari, M.D., gives an update on her work since receiving The Cary Council’s Early-Stage Research Grant in 2021.
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October 13, 2025

Luis Sifuentes-Dominguez, M.D. | An Update from one of the 2020 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

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Luis Sifuentes-Dominguez, M.D., gives an update on his work since receiving The Cary Council’s Early-Stage Research Grant in 2020.
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October 13, 2025

David Greenberg, M.D. | An Update from one of the 2018 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

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David Greenberg, M.D., gives an update on his work since receiving The Cary Council’s Early-Stage Research Grant in 2018.
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October 13, 2025

Robin T. Higashi, Ph.D. | An Update from one of the 2022 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

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Robin Higashi Ph.D., gives an update on her work since receiving The Cary Council’s Early-Stage Research Grant in 2022.
Prasanna Alluri, M.D., Ph.D., headshot stylized by A.I. to look like a painting.

October 13, 2025

Prasanna Alluri, M.D., Ph.D. | An Update from one of the 2018 Early-Stage Research Grant Recipients

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Prasanna Alluri, M.D., Ph.D., gives an update on his work since receiving The Cary Council’s Early-Stage Research Grant in 2018.

October 13, 2025

Meeting the Moment for North Texas

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Michael McMahan, president and CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation, introduces the 2025 issue of Perspectives Magazine.