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Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., a professor of molecular biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is a winner of the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences. [Video still: UTSW]
UT Southwestern Biochemist To Receive Prestigious 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 21, 2026
Zhijian “James” Chen is receiving the prize for his discoveries about the immune system, including cGAS, which "acts as the body’s burglar alarm to trigger defense from invading pathogens," UTSW said. Numerous winners of the Japan Prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize for their achievements.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 21, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 21, 2026
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 15, 2026
Megha Tolia's new role is designed to expand the institute’s international reach and amplify its mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She'll continue in her role as a co-founding director of the Spears Institute alongside her husband, Nirav Tolia, founder and CEO of Nextdoor.
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Left to right: Muhammad Rizwan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern; Madhukar Patel, M.D., M.B.A., Sc.M., Assistant Professor of Surgery and Surgical Director of the Liver Transplantation Program; and Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., inaugural Chair of Biomedical Engineering and Professor in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and of Radiology at UT Southwestern [Photos: UTSW]
UT Southwestern Secures Up to $25M ARPA‑H Award to Bioengineer Artificial Livers
by Maddie Preston | Jan 13, 2026
The project, known as Vascularized Immunocompetent Tissue as an Alternative Liver, or VITAL, aims to "biofabricate" functioning livers using patients' own cells and advanced 3D printing techniques.
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by Dallas Next Media |
Jan 7, 2026
Here's your guide to life in Dallas-Fort Worth. You'll find a big-picture look at communities, culture, jobs, schools, entertainment, and the great outdoors.
Discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in our digital edition.
Discover why Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing regions in our digital edition.
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by Maddie Preston |
Jan 3, 2026
A study found the air-powered wearable reduced muscle activity by as much as 22% during lifting tasks, pointing to a potential way to ease strain in industrial settings.
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by Maddie Preston |
Dec 29, 2025
A five-year NSF award to the Center for Wind Energy Science, Technology, and Research supports new work using AI to reduce turbine defects, improve reliability, and strengthen the U.S. energy grid.
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