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Perspectives

Southwestern Medical Foundation's 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.

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September 26, 2023

What’s Up, Doc? Getting to Know The Cary Council’s 2023 DocStars

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council’s 2023 DocStars sit down for a Q&A at What’s Up, Doc? – a meet and greet for this year’s early-stage grant recipients.


September 25, 2023

Perspectives 2023: A World of Difference – Celebrating Unparalleled Impact

Perspectives

Our 2023 edition of Perspectives features a look at the unparalleled impact of The Sprague Award recipients for 2022. Additionally, we celebrate 50 years of collaboration with two Nobel Laureates, Michael S. Brown, M.D., and Joseph L. Goldstein, M.D. Together, they toast the incredible feats achieved so far, celebrate the medical breakthroughs around the corner, and honor the community leadership - both past and present - that has made it all possible.


September 15, 2023

UT Southwestern selects physician leader Jonathan Efron, M.D., to oversee Health System

In The News

Jonathan Efron, M.D., who led Johns Hopkins physician practice to focus on integration of clinical, research, and education missions at UTSW.


August 15, 2023

2023 DocStars

Launching Innovation

2023 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UTSW.


female researcher working on covid-19's viral disguise method

July 7, 2023

Ida M. Green Award Winner Solves Mystery Tied to COVID-19’s Viral Disguise Method

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Leading graduate student and researcher, Gina Park, received the 2023 Ida M. Green Award for her work in COVID-19 and viral disguise research.


July 7, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation’s 2022 Annual Impact Report

Community

Southwestern Medical Foundation is an impact-driven public charity focused on building a sustainable funding source for the highest standard in medical progress. This Annual Impact Report highlights how we worked toward achieving that goal in 2022.


Panelists at Learning From Leaders event at Southwestern Medical Foundation.

July 6, 2023

Leading the Next Generation of Impact: A Q&A with Foundation Leadership Michael T. McMahan and Jere W. Thompson, Jr.

Events

The Cary Council hosted a Learning From Leaders program featuring Michael T. McMahan and Jere W. Thompson, Jr.


June 30, 2023

Celebrating Kathleen Gibson

Community

It is with great appreciation that we celebrate the leadership of Kathleen Gibson. She led the Foundation as President and CEO from 2012-2023.


June 29, 2023

A New Era Underway: A Message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation

Community

A thank you message from Michael McMahan, the new President and CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation.


June 16, 2023

A New Law Brings New Giving Opportunities to Set Up a Legacy IRA

Planned Giving

Secure Act 2.0 introduces a legacy IRA option to plug into your retirement strategy. Here’s how it could impact your plans.


June 15, 2023

Planning Matters Spring 2023

Planned Giving

A bi-annual communication about planned giving from Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center.


June 15, 2023

Welcome Dr. Saad Omer, Founding Dean of the New O’Donnell School of Public Health

Planned Giving

Dr. Saad Omer is an internationally recognized epidemiologist, who previously directed the Yale Institute for Global Health.