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.

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January 9, 2026

Carine Feyten, Ph.D.: Authentic Leadership Lessons from the Chancellor of Texas Woman’s University (TWU)

Leading the Conversation

TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten, Ph.D. shares leadership lessons on authenticity, presence, and why multiple perspectives drive better decisions and innovation.


Three men sitting at a table discussing the biotech valley of death

December 18, 2025

Traversing the Biotech Valley of Death: Greenberg Brothers on Funding Translational Medicine

Leading the Conversation

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

Medical Progress in 2025: A Year of Shared Impact

Community

A special holiday message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation.


November 18, 2025

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

Community

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

An Evening with DocStars 2025: Continuing the Legacy of Supporting Early-Stage Research

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2025 on the Campus of UT Southwestern, celebrating innovation in early-stage research.


November 11, 2025

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

Awards, Events and Scholarships

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


November 11, 2025

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

In The News

October 24, 2025

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

Community

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

The Sprague Award 2025 Photo Gallery

Awards, Events and Scholarships

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


Emily Adhikari headshot stylized by A.I. to look like a painting.

October 13, 2025

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

Perspectives

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


October 13, 2025

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

Perspectives

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


David Greenberg, M.D. headshot stylized by A.I. to look like a painting.

October 13, 2025

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

Perspectives

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