We are thrilled to welcome two outstanding early clinical investigators to the Dean's Scholar in Clinical Research Program, which will support their independent research projects over the next two years. Out of a highly competitive applicant pool, the new scholars are (pictured above, from left):

Mitchell von Itzstein, M.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, specializes in lung cancer, thoracic oncology, and cancer immunotherapy. His research with the program will work to identify biomarkers for immune-related adverse events.

Vivek R. Sant, M.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializes in endocrine surgery, including hyperparathyroidism, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal disease.

The Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research Program strives to enhance the success of UT Southwestern faculty in the Clinical Scholar track. It provides early-career faculty protected research time, support, didactic training, career guidance, and mentorship to facilitate their development as successful clinical investigators. Nominations for the spring cohort open March 31. More information can be found here.

Mark Your Calendar for the UT System 2025 AI Symposium in Healthcare.

Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, May 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Texas Medical Center. – Houston, TX

TMC3 Collaboration Building

Helix Park - Texas Medical Center

Join us in imagining a brighter future for Texas. The UT System AI Symposium in Healthcare aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge methodology and current day applications by bringing together researchers, clinicians, educators, students and industry leaders.

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and UT Southwestern Medical Center Collaborative Pilot Awards*

UTSW and Texas A&M are distributing two awards up to $40,000 to support innovative translational research conducted through collaborative partnerships between TAMU-SVMBS and UTSW faculty.

• Application deadline is April 1. Info here.

Call for Applications for the Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award

The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award for Early-Stage Investigator Physicians is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of scholars. This national two-year program is designed to support the career development of investigators who are underrepresented in medicine or who have a commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research. The award provides $120,000/year over two years. Funding supports career development and protects 40% of the scholars’ time and effort for program participation.

• Application deadline is May 12. Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements and apply here.

The 2025 Johns Hopkins ICTR Team Science Workshop

The Science (and Practice) of Teamwork: 40 years of Progress*

Interdisciplinary teams are the cornerstone of modern research organizations. Rice University's Eduardo Salas, Ph.D., will introduce actionable principles and strategies for getting the most out of your research team. From forming and structuring your team to managing day to day work and growing and maturing your team over time, there is practical science to inform you.

• March 24, 11 a.m.-noon CT. Register here.

Writing Accountability Group*

The Writing Accountability Workshop is designed to make scholarly writing a habit. The series includes sessions in which researchers work on their own scholarly writing accompanied by individual and group accountability partners. Individuals are asked to bring their own scholarly writing project to work on during the sessions.

• Spring Series begins April 2. Sign up here.

Accessibility 101: Understanding Digital Accessibility and the New ADA Updates

This introductory virtual training session will cover accessibility in education, focusing on what it is, why it matters, and the impact of new regulations, including recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• April 4. Register here.

Doswell Health Informatics Conference*

Judy Murphy, D.N. (Hon.), RN, FACMI, LFHIMSS, FAAN, Nurse Executive and Health IT Leader, will explore highs and lows of AI integration in health care, focusing on the use of AI for patient outcome and experience improvements, optimizing workflows, reducing administrative burden, and alleviating clinician burnout. She will also examine safety, ethics, transparency, governance, legislation, and regulation in the use of AI in health care. 

• April 25, Texas Woman's University. Register here.

Training for Aspiring Clinical Investigators*

Clinical research trainees and staff are invited to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (M.S.C.I.) or a certification in Clinical Investigation from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health. The curriculum is designed to prepare investigators for academic or industry careers. Please share these opportunities with your trainees and staff.



• Application deadline is April 30. Explore the programs.

*Sponsored by the UT Southwestern CTSA Program