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Join us for the inaugural VROC One-Health Symposium on June 23, 2025, hosted by UT Southwestern’s Department of Radiation Oncology. This unique event brings together human and veterinary medicine to explore how clinical trials in animals and people can inform and accelerate one another — in areas like oncology, neurology, and more. Based on the “One Medicine” concept, the symposium promotes cross-species collaboration to drive smarter research and faster therapeutic breakthroughs. This symposium qualifies for CME credit. This event is open to veterinarians, oncologists, physicists, medical students and other healthcare professionals. For more information or to register: https://cvent.me/V9L888, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"Catatonia Clinical Conundrums in the Older Adult" Speaker: Erica Chu, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Division of Geriatric Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center About Erica Chu: Dr. Chu earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed internal medicine residency training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Chu joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Our Team is Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s! Our team is coming together to raise awareness by participating in Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. Moving Day DFW is organized by Parkinson’s Foundation each year to improve the lives of the one million people living with Parkinson’s and the nearly 90,000 individuals who will be diagnosed this year. Together, we are making progress toward better treatments, vital resources and, ultimately, a cure. Thank you for supporting our team and the important work of the Parkinson’s Foundation! To join our team, register here., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

The entire campus community is invited to attend the President’s Lecture on April 24, by Ondine Cleaver, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology. Her talk will explore how cells specialize to form organs and tissues – fundamental processes that inform approaches to tissue repair and regeneration, as well as the generation of bioengineered tissues. From Tubes to Tissues: The Cellular Choreography of Organ Formation Thursday, April 24, 2025 4 p.m. lecture, reception to follow Tom and Lula Gooch Auditorium Livestream also available. The President’s Lecture Series is presented in appreciation of UT Southwestern staff, whose dedication and contributions enable our researchers to excel in education, research, and patient care. View digital program Registration is required: I will attend online | I will attend in person For those attending in person, the gates at Staff Garage 2 on South Campus will be open for this event., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Dominique Verhelle, Ph.D.,M.B.A, is the co-founde rof NextRNA Therapeutics, a Boston-based biotech company that focuses on targeting innovative long non-coding RNA using small molecules as a therapeutic modality in oncology and neurosciences. She led the company as the CEO until August 2025; with over 20 years of experience in drug discovery and leaderhsip roles at companies like Takeda, Third Rock Ventrues, Pfizer and Celgene, Dr. Verhelle remains a leading voice in the pursuit of new scientific frontiers for unmet patient needs. Join us for a fireside chat to learn about Dr. Verhelle's remarkable journey in biotech leadership, moderated by Rose Pedretti, Ph.D., co-founder of AmyGo Solutions. 4:00 pm - Networking & Lite Bites 5:00 pm - Fireside Discussion RSVP Here!, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

"GERD Management" Speaker: Sravanya Gavini, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases UT Southwestern Medical Center About Sravanya Gavini: Originally from Vijayawada, India, Dr. Gavini holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry with minors in Spanish and biology from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She earned her medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She then received advanced training in gastroenterology and GI motility through a fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. During her fellowship, Dr. Gavini also performed clinical research on esophageal reflux in the lung transplant population and obtained her Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Gavini joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2015. Her research and clinical interests are in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); extraintestinal manifestations o…

"Therapeutic Targeting of Viral Infections" Speaker: Leila Fotoohabadi, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Researcher Kelesidis Lab Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center "Deciphering the Role of Airway Microfold Cells in Mucosal Immunity to Bacterial Pathogens" Speaker: Samuel Alvarez-Arguedas, Ph.D. Assistant Instructor Shiloh Lab Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine UT Southwestern Medical Center, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Join us on March 13, 2025 with Suzanne Knight (MBA, MA, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Consultant). This Leadercamp explores work and life interruptions that professionals often face and their effect on career advancement. Examples of potential interruptions include transitions to new companies or roles, re-onboarding after leaves of absence, balancing families and relationships, dealing with physical or mental health challenges, adjusting to changes in personal finances, and navigating workplace dynamics can impact professional advancement. Suzanne Knight's Be Uninterrupted Leadercamp will help professionals future-proof their careers and enable leaders to recognize potential "interruptions" and take actionable steps to foster workplaces that promote each member’s uninterrupted success. By addressing organizational challenges, leaders can create environments where career progression is supported for all individuals, creating stronger, more effective delivery teams., powered by Localist, the Community Event P…

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Come join the Stroke Administration team from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Outpatient Building (BLDG WA at 1801 Inwood) lobby to learn signs/symptoms of stroke and risk factor management. Learn BEFAST to help stop the devestating effects of stroke. Stroke Month swag items provided while supplies lasts!, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

Gaurav Chopra, Ph.D., Tarpo Associate Professor of Chemistry, Purdue University Title: "How do Glial and Immune Cells become Dysfunctional in Neurodegeneration" Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. Location: NL6.125, powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform