Fort Worth is set to host a significant panel discussion titled “Building a Major Medical Innovation Hub,” scheduled for December 2, 2023. This event aims to explore the city’s ambition to become a national leader in medical innovation, leveraging its existing health-care infrastructure and educational partnerships. The discussion will focus on how Fort Worth can enhance its economic development and improve the quality of life for residents in Tarrant County.
The panel will feature a diverse lineup of experts, including Dr. Kirk Calhoun, President of UNT Health Fort Worth; Dr. Tricia Elliott, Senior Vice President of Academic and Research Affairs at JPS Health Network; Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Eosera; and Dr. Stuart D. Flynn, Founding Dean of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.
Panel Discussion Details
The event will be moderated by Ismael M. Belkoura, a health reporter with the Fort Worth Report. Attendees can expect to gain insights into initiatives designed to bolster the local workforce and enhance health outcomes across the region. Breakfast and beverages will be available starting at 07:30, with the panel discussion commencing at 08:00 in the TCC Trinity River Administrative Suite.
Fort Worth’s strategy to establish a medical innovation hub aligns with its rich concentration of healthcare jobs and major hospitals, as well as its proximity to educational institutions like the TCU Medical School and UNT Health. This collaborative effort aims to foster innovation and improve the overall health of the community.
Logistics and Engagement
Participants are encouraged to RSVP and may submit questions for the panel via email to [email protected]. The moderator will select questions from submissions to facilitate an engaging dialogue.
Complimentary parking will be available in the garage, accessible from Cherry Street and Belknap Street. Attendees should inform the officer at the gatehouse that they are attending a Fort Worth Report event to gain access. Directions to the Administrative Suite include taking the elevator to the sixth floor and following clear signage to the event space.
This initiative reflects Fort Worth’s commitment to advancing medical research and innovation while prioritizing the health and well-being of its citizens. As the community gathers to discuss these vital topics, the hope is to lay the groundwork for a thriving medical hub that could serve as a model for other cities.
