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Charles Edgar, Ph.D. Candidate Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program MSTP “Gliomas Phenocopy an Inborn Error of Metabolism to Drive Neuronal Activity and Tumor Growth” Mentor: Samuel K. McBrayer, Ph.D., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Don’t miss an exciting afternoon of culture, community, and dance at the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Wednesday, May 27. This hybrid event will begin with a light lunch reception at 11:30 a.m. featuring a menu of Indian dishes. At noon, the ceremony will open with a Bollywood dance performance by Ethnique Performing Arts, followed by a keynote address by Anand Rohatgi, M.D., FAHA, FASPC, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and Program Director for Cardiovascular Disease Research Pathway and UTSW’s South Asian Heart Program. Hosted by the Office for Institutional Opportunity, this event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South Campus in D1.602 and livestreamed on UTSW’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person. Campus shuttle services will be increased at the time of this event and the gates at Staff Garage 2 on South Campus will be open. Registration is required., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

 I will attend in person | I will attend online The UT Southwestern community is invited to take an inside look at the Innovation Hub and explore how bold ideas are transformed into real‑world impact. Hear directly from UTSW leadership and experts about why the Innovation Hub is a critical investment for our institution, how it supports clinicians and scientists across campus, and how its Discovery Information Management System (DIMS) helps move ideas forward faster and more efficiently. This interactive event offers opportunities to ask questions, connect directly with the Innovation Hub team, and experience innovation in action during a hosted lunch and live demonstration. Speakers Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., President, UT Southwestern Medical Center Daniel Hommes, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Kaitlynn Moser, Assistant Vice President, Innovation Programs and Partnerships Maggie Wang, Ph.D., Innovation Manager Whether you’re curious about ongoing project…

This class introduces GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Online Network), a robust database with information on infectious diseases and outbreaks. Participants will learn how to use its diagnostic engine, outbreak tracking, and country-specific disease data to support evidence-based infectious disease inquiry and care. This session will likely be of interest to: Clinicians (especially infectious disease specialists, travel medicine providers, and internists) Clinical microbiologists and laboratorians Public health faculty and students (especially epidemiologists) Other researchers and faculty seeking evidence-based disease profiles Please register at this link: https://utsouthwestern.libcal.com/event/16764430. If you are unable to attend this session, please feel free to register for an individual training session at this link: https://utsouthwestern.libwizard.com/f/individual., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Rajiv Ratan M.D., Ph.D. , Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Weill Cornell University; Chief Executive Officer, Burke Neurological Institute Title: "Resilience and Ruin: The Janus-Faced Roles of Stress Signaling in Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Cognitive Aging" Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. Location: NM3.936 (Thompson Conference Center), powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"Evolution of Incretins: Magic Bullet or Hot Air" Speaker: David D'Alessio, M.D. Professor of Medicine & Chief Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism Lindquist Presidential Distinguished Chair Duke University About David D'Alessio: Dr. D'Alessio earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed internal medicine residency training at Temple University School of Medicine. He then received advanced trainining through a fellowship in metabolism, endocrinology, and nutrition at the University of Washington. An internationally recognized endocrinologist, Dr. D'Alessio has significantly advanced the understanding of metabolic regulation and incretin biology. His research centers on how gut-derived hormones, particularly GLP-1 and GIP, regulate glucose tolerance and insulin secretion, with a focus on their therapeutic implications for type 2 diabetes. He has helped define the dual actions of GIP and GLP-1 on islet cells and contributed foundational studies shaping modern increti…

"Can we Truly be ZIP-LESS? Lessons from the Science and Practice of Empathy" Made Possible by the Arthur Grollman Visiting Professorship in Experimental Medicine Speaker: Michael Landzberg, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Boston Adult Congenital Heart and Pulmonary Hypertension Group Harvard Medical School About Mike Landzberg: Dr. Landzberg received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed internal medicine residency training at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He then obtained advanced training through a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. A nationally recognized leader in adult congenital heart disease, Dr. Landzberg has spent more than three decades shaping care for patients once thought unlikely to reach adulthood. He played a central role in establishing the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program as a joint venture between Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women…

UT Southwestern's Safety Office is celebrating the National Safety Council's (NSC) designation of June as National Safety Month by hosting fairs across campus. Each fair will feature resources and tools on the topics of home, vehicle, workforce, psychological, personal, food, campus, and travel safety – to name a few. Please stop by for giveaways, information, and networking with your safety support colleagues!, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Join us for a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in the lobby of Zale Lipshy Pavilion., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Purbita Saha, Ph.D. Candidate Genetics, Development, and Disease Graduate Program “A Variant in Balance: Fine-tuning of Histone H3.3 Occupancy by PHF11 Drives Chromatin Accessibility in Embryonic Stem Cells” Mentor: Laura Banaszynski, Ph.D., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform