The Vanguard
Highlighting Advances on the Scientific Frontier
- Tuesday, September 9 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- Invited guests
- Register
Join The Vanguard as we explore advances in the scientific frontier.
Breakthroughs in cancer biology, neuroscience, and immunology are reshaping our understanding of disease and driving innovation in medicine. Learn from leading experts how cutting-edge research is opening new possibilities for treatment and discovery.
The Vanguard event series highlights medical research at UT Southwestern, providing a forum for champions of medical innovation. Registration is limited by invitation. To request an invitation, contact us.
Featuring
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Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular Biology and Director of the Center for Inflammation Research
A world-renowned researcher, Dr. Chen studies how proteins trigger immune and stress responses. He holds the George L. MacGregor Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science.
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Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of the Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development; Director of the Genetic and Metabolic Disease Program
Dr. DeBerardinis specializes in the role of altered metabolic states in human diseases, particularly pediatric inborn errors of metabolism and cancer. He holds the Joel B. Steinberg, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Pediatrics.
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Lora Hooper, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair, Immunology
Dr. Hooper researches how resident intestinal bacteria influence the biology of humans and other mammalian hosts. She holds the Jonathan W. Uhr, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Immunology and serves as an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair, Neurological Surgery
Dr. Pouratian specializes in neurosurgeries that impact patients with conditions ranging from movement disorders to mental health conditions. A published author who serves on the editorial boards of two of the world’s leading neurology publications, he holds the Lois C.A. and Darwin E. Smith Distinguished Chair in Neurological Surgery.
Location
- T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building UT Southwestern Medical Center 6001 Forest Park Road, Dallas, TX Directions
- Complimentary parking provided