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Take a step to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation by joining the UT Southwestern team for the Take Steps Walk on Saturday, May 16. UTSW is sponsoring this year’s Take Steps to support the Foundation, which helps accelerate research, advance treatments, and provide education and support programs to improve quality of life for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – with an ultimate goal of curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Take Steps includes 1 mile and 5K options. Held at Oak Point Park in Plano, the entire event route is paved and accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, bikes, etc. UTSW employees, family members, and friends can participate in the UTSW Take Steps team at no cost. To be part of the UTSW team, register or email Erandi Santacruz in our Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"Hypophosphatasia" Speaker: Gunjan Arora, M.B.B.S. Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism University of Nebraska Medical Center About Gunjan Arora: Dr. Arora received her medical education at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and completed internal medicine residency training at Ascenstion Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. She then obtained advanced training through a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"Translation Research in Cancer Health Disparities: Opportunities to Link Behavioral and Basic Science Research" The Pamela Hearn Isom Lectorship in Honor of Eugene P. Frenkel, M.D. Speaker: Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D. Professor and Executive Vice Chair Associate Director for Cancer Health Disparities Department of Population and Public Health Sciences University of Southern California About Chanita Hughes-Halbert: Dr. Hughes-Halbert serves is a nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and minority health research. She has dedicated her career to reducing the disparities in cancer outcomes that affect patients. Among her many achievements, she has identified sociocultural, psychological, genetic and environmental determinants of cancer health disparities and translates this information into interventions to improve the health of multi-cultural populations. For her many contributions, Dr. Hughes-Halbert was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2017. In addition to her ele…

"Opportunistic Cardiometabolic Risk Detection in Young Blood Donors" Speaker: David Lee, M.D. Clinical Fellow Division of Endocrinology UT Southwestern Medical Center About David Lee: Dr. Lee received his medical education at Oakland University and completed internal medicine residency training at Loyola University Medical Center. His clinical interests include thyroid cancer., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Join colleagues across UT Southwestern for an interactive experience in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Rotate through hands‑on stations to explore real-world scenarios using assistive tools like screen readers, magnification, and keyboard‑only navigation. You’ll get the chance to try common digital tasks, from accessing learning content to completing forms and navigating resources, through the lens of different users. Complete all three stations for the opportunity to earn a Starbucks cup and gift card., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Join leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to advance biomarker discovery and validation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Topics Covered: HCC Screening Landscape, Emerging Industry and Academic Biomarkers Regulatory Processes For more information, email Amit Singal or Sneha Deodhar., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Implementation Science Launchpad: From Evidence to Practice Speaker Series Workshop: Grant Mechanisms (Ks, R01s, VA Grants, etc.) The workshop will take place on Monday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in E2.502B (OSPH Classrooms). Workshop Agenda: • 10-11 a.m.: Presentation on federal grant mechanisms (e.g., NIH, VA, NCI) and resources – from career development awards to R01s – to support those exploring implementation science. • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: AIIS faculty will be available for one-on-one consultations to discuss your grant ideas, questions, or specific challenges related to implementation science. • Lunch: Provided around noon for those attending in person. Please complete registration for this session by May 13, 2026. The link will be sent to you after you complete this registration. If you are interested in meeting with AIIS faculty for a one-on-one consultation, please sign up for a 30-minute time slot, and you will be matched with a faculty member: ​​​​One-on-one Consultation Sign…

UT Southwestern is proud to be the Official Healthcare Partner of Dallas Trinity FC! Join us as they face off against Fort Lauderdale United FC!, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"Selecting Medications to Treat Type 2 Diabetes: A Guidelines-Based Practical Approach" Speaker: Marconi Abreu, M.D. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology UT Southwestern Medical Center About Marconi Abreu: Orignally from Salvador, Brazil, Dr. Abreu earned his medical degree at Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil. He completed his Internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, where he served as Chief Resident. He then practiced as an internist in Fall River, Massachusetts, for four years where he was involved in several community projects in diabetes. He received advanced training in endocrinology and metabolism through a fellowship at UT Southwestern. He focuses his clinical practice and research on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. His secondary clinical focus includes adrenal and pituitary disease, and reproductive endocrine disorders., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Department of Biochemistry Chilton Lecture Title: "From Basic Discovery to New Therapies: Stress Responses in Development and Disease" Speaker: Michael Rapé, Ph.D. Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor of Molecular & Cell Biology UC Berkeley Host: Margaret Phillips, Ph.D. Professor & Chair, Department of Biochemistry, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform