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.
April 23, 2026
A live Learning from Leaders podcast event featuring a conversation with Dallas Mavericks CEO, Rick Welts. This event was hosted in collaboration with George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Young Professionals Group on the Old Parkland campus.
April 8, 2026
Expanding the possibilities of human health has been a lifelong passion for Marion Flores. Now, through a legacy gift, that dedication will be everlasting.
April 1, 2026
Richard Greth and Lyndal Stephens Greth commit $100 million towards the future of pediatric care with a major gift from the Stephens Greth Foundation.
March 26, 2026
Two physician-scientists at UT Southwestern are tackling urgent cancer questions: why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, and how immunotherapy is reshaping breast cancer outcomes.
March 7, 2026
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.
March 2, 2026
The Cary Council hosts their 2026 Kickoff event to inspire a new year of impact in early-stage research. Photo gallery and event recap.
February 12, 2026
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.
January 9, 2026
TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons on authenticity, presence, and why multiple perspectives drive better decisions and innovation.
December 18, 2025
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.
December 15, 2025
A special holiday message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation.
November 18, 2025
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.
