cancer

memory

Discovery: Your Opinion of Your Memory Could Help You, Wearable Fitness Trackers May Aid Cancer Assessments

by | May 4, 2018
Plus, local researchers are looking into how ovarian hormones and blood cholesterol may affect cardiovascular health. Find out more in the weekly roundup of research and development in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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funding
Follow the Money: Jerry Jones Firm Invests $75M, Gradalis Raises $44M
by | Apr 3, 2018
From oilfield companies, to pharma, and elevator services, here are some of the latest capital raises, mergers, and acquisitions with North Texas ties that are giving the economy a lift.
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research
Discovery: New UTSW Protocol Detects Bone Metastases, UTA Startup Gets Funding & Research Agreement
by | Mar 9, 2018
Research being done in universities and laboratories across Dallas-Fort Worth is helping to improve our lives, our health, and our world. Here are some of their stories.
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genome
North Texas Genome Center Seen as Boon for Health Care, DFW Economy
by | Mar 2, 2018
The new center, on the campus of UT Arlington, will be available to academic and corporate researchers. Official said it could help elevate the region as a leader in precision medicine.
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heart failure

Discovery: New Tech to Battle Heart Failure, Crystals Behave Unexpectedly Under Heat

by | Jan 26, 2018
Research and scientific breakthroughs are happening every day in laboratories and universities across North Texas. Here are some of their stories.
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funding
Fueling Disruption:
Local Startups That Got Funding in 2017
Funding rounds brought millions in capital from investors for North Texas startups.
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Guildhall
SMU Guildhall to Launch Gaming Tech to Fight Disease
by | Dec 20, 2017
During the online-only launch event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, four popular Minecraft streamers will play live online at Mixer.com, and viewers can participate.
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thinking
Discovery: Innovative Thinking Study, Cancer Survivors & Clinical Trials, Quake Sensors
by | Dec 1, 2017
Researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs at laboratories and institutions all across North Texas. Here are some of their stories.
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‘Ride for Life’: CureQuest Teams With Ridesharing Services to Offer Non-Emergency Trips

by | Sep 5, 2017
The Irving-based nonprofit is leveraging technology through a partnership with Uber and Lyft to provide non-emergency medical rides to those in need.
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Vonlane. Dallas, TX
Dallas’ Vonlane Helps Cancer Patients Travel in Comfort to Treatments
by | Jun 27, 2017
The Dallas-based luxury coach company offers a discount for riders headed to M.D. Anderson in Houston.
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Corey Clark
SMU Researchers, Gamers Partner on Cancer Research
by | Jun 5, 2017
Adding the processor power of the network of "Minecraft" gamers could double the amount of computer power devoted to the SMU research project.
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proton
Dallas Firm Honored for
Proton Therapy Center Work
by | May 8, 2017
The precise nature of the treatment's delivery required exacting work by the Dallas-based engineering firm.
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collaborative

Collaborative Research at UTA Tackles Anger, Cancer

by | Jan 4, 2017
Teams of researchers at the university are involved in myriad projects, enhancing the school's profile.
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prostate
UT Southwestern Invents Sensor to Detect Tumors
by | Jan 3, 2017
The sensor lights up like a Christmas tree when it detects a tumor.
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Dialectic Therapeutics cancer
UTSW Ups Fight Against Cancer With New Funding
by | Nov 28, 2016
The Dallas medical center received $5.8 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to fight cancer and attract new researchers.
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Heng Huang
UTA Prof’s $1.32M Grant Targets Big Data in Medicine
by | Oct 31, 2016
The research will integrate multiple modalities of very large, complex patient data to help improve patient outcomes, find cures.
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