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Worth Its Weight

Campaign for the Brain surpasses goal, drives investment in Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
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The Power of Philanthropy

Fall 2021 Issue

Featured Stories

Promoting Health, Mitigating Disease Across Texas

Promoting Health, Mitigating Disease Across Texas

UT Southwestern’s new School of Public Health will enable scientists to pioneer more research, deploy knowledge in the field, and educate a strong pipeline of leaders with a wide range of training and specialization.

Hope for Long-Haulers

Hope for Long-Haulers

Philanthropy supports research into the connection between post-COVID symptoms and autonomic disorders.

All Heart

All Heart

Dallas insurance broker and investor Ronnie Cathey helps others who are struggling with cancer care costs through the Helping Hearts Fund at UT Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

An Opportunity to Broaden Community Partnership and Engagement

An Opportunity to Broaden Community Partnership and Engagement

Southwestern Medical Foundation creates matching gift challenge to move the community closer to meeting the needs of the O’Donnell Brain Institute.

Triple Play

Triple Play

Philanthropic supporters advance blood cancer and bone marrow transplant research to make it possible for UT Southwestern to give outstanding personalized, targeted cancer therapy.

Career of Distinction

Career of Distinction

Dr. Roby Mize honored by long-time friend Hansjorg Wyss through a Distinguished Professorship to support the efforts of an exceptional trauma surgeon.

UTSW Honors the Career of Dr. Bruce Mickey

UTSW Honors the Career of Dr. Bruce Mickey

Bruce Mickey, M.D., recognized for his impact, named a Professor Emeritus of Neurological Surgery.

Expanded Radiation Oncology Building Brings Latest Radiation Treatment to Cancer Fight

Expanded Radiation Oncology Building Brings Latest Radiation Treatment to Cancer Fight

New facility offers more patient care spaces, innovative technology, and the latest approach to radiation treatment.

Saving Lives in Challenging Times

Saving Lives in Challenging Times

Learn more about the second issue of Pathways and the work at UTSW being accelerated by the philanthropic spirit of our supporters.

Campus Paths

Under a brilliant autumn sky, Eugene McDermott Plaza is the perfect spot to see the seasons change at the center of South Campus.

News Around Campus

Leadership Q&A with Dr. Nader Pouratian

Leadership Q&A with Dr. Nader Pouratian

A neurosurgeon known for innovative surgical care for depression, blindness, and movement disorders, the new Chair of Neurological Surgery shares his motivation and focus for joining UT Southwestern.

UT Southwestern Graduates Celebrate Commencement

UT Southwestern Graduates Celebrate Commencement

The institutions held in-person graduation ceremonies for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Approves School of Public Health, Psychiatric Hospital, and Performance-Based Funding for Research

State Approves School of Public Health, Psychiatric Hospital, and Performance-Based Funding for Research

State lawmakers advanced three UT Southwestern priorities during the Texas 87th Legislative Session.

Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth Opens Clinic for Cancer Survivors

Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth Opens Clinic for Cancer Survivors

New primary care clinic offers specialized care for helping survivors stay strong in their fight against their disease.

New Vice Provost and Dean of Basic Research Joins UTSW

New Vice Provost and Dean of Basic Research Joins UTSW

Joan Conaway, Ph.D. was appointed July 1 as the new Vice Provost and Dean of Basic Research at UT Southwestern.

Academic Endowment Appointments

Academic Endowment Appointments

Faculty appointments at UT Southwestern from April to July 2021.

Impact of Generosity Donor Pulse

UTSW Celebrates First Founders Day

UTSW Celebrates First Founders Day

In response to a new inaugural day of giving, Drs. Linda and Lannie Hughes established a matching challenge to encourage gifts for medical student scholarships.

Furthering the Legacy of Charlie Moncrief

Furthering the Legacy of Charlie Moncrief

More than 90 donors contributed gifts to UT Southwestern’s Moncrief Cancer Institute to honor the life of Fort Worth philanthropist, Charlie Moncrief.

Rutledge Cancer Foundation

Rutledge Cancer Foundation

The Rutledge Cancer Foundation supports the Fertility Preservation Program for those who want to protect future possibilities of having children before undergoing radiation or other cancer treatments that may cause infertility.

Mersina Stubbs

Mersina Stubbs

The Dallas interior designer continues her strong connection to UT Southwestern with gifts to the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and Simmons Cancer Center.

Cary Council Honors Promising UTSW Researchers

Cary Council Honors Promising UTSW Researchers

Drs. Adhikari, Adogwa and John are honored by The Cary Council with early stage research grants.