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Power in Partnership: A Community Engagement Symposium Thursday, March 5, 2026 8:30AM-5:00PM Pegasus Park 3000 Pegasus Park Drive Dallas, TX 75247 Keynote Speaker: Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, MA, PhD Candidate American University School of Communication & Founder/CEO, WANDA Presenting: "From Cowboy Culture to Community as Medicine: How Our Food, Stories, and Choices Shape Our Health" See agenda. Register now for this free event! Bringing together community leaders, scientists, and students for a day of learning, dialogue, idea-sharing, and collaboration around community health needs and research. Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Distinguished Lecture Series Molecular Epidemiology Studies of Cancer Risk, Early Detection and Prognosis Elizabeth A. Platz, ScD, M.P.H. Professor and Martin D. Abeloff, MD Scholar in Cancer Prevention Department of Epidemiology John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at John Hopkins Friday, March 6th | Noon About Dr. Elizabeth A. Platz: Elizabeth A. Platz, ScD, MPH is a Professor and the Martin D. Abeloff, MD Scholar in Cancer Prevention in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she directs the NCI-funded (T32) training program in Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control. She also co-leads the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and holds joint appointments in the Department of Oncology, and the Department of Urology and the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute at the Johns Hopkin…

Talk Title: "Genetics in Primary Care: Red Flags, Referrals, and Results" Speaker: Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, M.D., CGC Course Director: Jared Morphew, M.D. Objectives: Identify patients in primary care settings who may be at increased risk for hereditary cancer based on personal and family hostory who would benefit from genetic risk assessment or referralDescribe the indications, benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations of cancer genetic counseling and genetic testing relevant to family practice, residency training, and community-based careIntegrate genetic cancer risk information into clinical decision-making by appropriately interpreting common test results, and initiating evidence-based referrals and management strategiesAbout the Speaker: Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, M.S., CGC, is the Director of the Cancer Genetics program at the Simmons Cancer Center and an Assistant Professor in School of Health Professions at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She leads a growing team of genetic counselors who prov…

Yu Kawamata, Ph.D. Scripps Research Institute, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

UT Southwestern's Ethics Grand Rounds: Pediatric Gender Medicine: Evidence and Ethics Speaker: Moti Gorin, Ph.D., M.B.E. Associate Professor of Philosophy at Colorado State University Abstract: Treatment for pediatric gender dysphoria is controversial, especially in the United States, where the debate is politically polarized. Proponents of hormonal and surgical interventions claim there is strong evidence supporting their use and that it is unethical to deprive patients of the option to access them. Critics point to a weak evidence base, established by systemic reviews of the evidence carried about by researchers in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Canada, and go onto claim that the interventions do more harm than good. Other researchers maintain that the strength of the scientific evidence is not the most important issue, and what really matters is the right of the patients to make decisions about their own bodies. This presentation will cover some of the central topics of debate in this field of…

Join the Biotechnology Club on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:00-7:00pm at the Pegasus Park Convene Ballroom (3000 Pegasus Park Dr, Dallas, TX 75247). The Biotech Club at UT Southwestern will first introduce our efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry with our past and upcoming initiatives. Our speakers include Dr. Daniel Hommes, who will present his perspective on the future of biotechnology and the role of the Innovation Hub at UT Southwestern, and Andrew Dickhaut, who will speak to actionable guidance young scientists can take to build their career and the importance of building your network. A catered networking hour with local industry experts will follow. Shuttle service will be available from 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm. between North campus at the ND circle to Pegasus Park [Pick up location address: 6001 Forest Park Rd.], powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

In-person and virtual options to attend the OSA Event. How to Attend: I will attend the presentations online: Join via MS Teams Meeting Link I will attend in person: Send an email to Summera Zaheer. Join the Opioid Safety Team (OST) at the fourth annual OpioId Safety Awareness (OSA) Event, designed to enhance learning and awareness of opioid safety. Wednesday, March 4, 2026Learning stations: 9 a.m.–10 a.m. (Glass Dining Room, across CUH Cafeteria)Presentations: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (UH Pavilion 01.701, John and Ginny Eulich Pavilion)Lunch and light snacks will be served.NEW: This activity is eligible for symposium credit for Clinical Ladder and NCPD (Nursing Continuing Professional Development) hours. Click to view a digital copy of the full agenda. The Opioid Safety Awareness Event will share information on: Controlled substance (CS) chain of custodyCS policy adherenceSafe practices for patients and employeesOpening Remarks: William C. Daniel, M.D., M.B.A., Vice President and Health System Affairs Chi…

Rebecca Gottesman, M.D., Ph.D Stroke Branch Chief and Senior Investigator, National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program, NIH "Is cerebrovascular disease ever really silent? Stroke, small vessel disease, and cognition", powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Building a DNA sequence to phenotype prediction model by integrating advances in deep learning and statistical genetics Speaker: Hae Kyung Im, Ph.D. Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Committee on Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology Abstract: Genetic association studies have identified many disease-causing genes, providing valuable insights into potential cures. However, the complex, multifactorial, and polygenic nature of most common diseases presents a significant challenge to further progress. While hundreds of thousands of genomic loci have been linked to various diseases, the mechanisms through which they contribute to disease remain largely unknown. Several predictive methods have been developed to explain the downstream effects of genetic variation. However, the high costs and limited sample sizes often hinder the generation of sufficient data for these methods to be fully effective. In this talk, I will provide an overview of the current state of complex disease genetics, d…

“Kratom: What Every Clinician Needs to Know” Presented by: Donald Egan, M.D., M.P.H. Addiction Psychiatry Fellow at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform