Since its founding in 2015, The Cary Council has funded 24 early-stage research grants totaling $1.2 million. Those seed grants have gone on to generate over $30 million in follow-on funding, helping turn bold ideas into real medical breakthroughs at Southwestern Medical Foundation! To celebrate, they’re hosting their annual An Evening with DocStars event, with all proceeds going towards more research.
Updated October 2025
AN EVENING WITH DOCSTARS
Enjoy music by DJ Romi Q, gourmet bites, drinks, and innovation stations that highlight medical progress! Presented by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, this annual celebration honors this year’s grant recipients and the future of early-stage research.
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
📍 UT Southwestern Medical Center Campus
⏰ 7-10 pm (VIP Reception at 6 pm)
🎟 VIP $300 | General $150
THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS
🥼 Dr. Timothy J. Brown: Seeking a lasting cure for upper GI cancers using novel treatment combinations.
🩺 Dr. R. Nicholas Burns: Modernizing medical education to better prepare future surgeons.
🧠 Dr. Jeff Schaffert: Uncovering long-term brain changes from head impacts in former amateur football players.
All funds raised support The Cary Council fund at Southwestern Medical Foundation, ensuring more early-stage research grants in the years ahead.
