A significant initiative aimed at establishing a major medical innovation hub in Fort Worth, Texas, will be the focus of a panel discussion titled “Building a Major Medical Innovation Hub” on December 2, 2023. This event aligns with Fort Worth’s ambitions to enhance economic development and improve the quality of life by leveraging its existing concentration of healthcare jobs, major hospitals, and proximity to educational institutions such as the Texas Christian University (TCU) Medical School and the University of North Texas (UNT) Health.
The panel, featuring leaders from the healthcare and academic sectors, will explore strategies to strengthen the local workforce and enhance health outcomes for residents throughout Tarrant County. The discussion will be moderated by Ismael M. Belkoura, a health reporter for the Fort Worth Report, ensuring a critical examination of the proposed initiatives.
Panelists and Key Topics
The panel will include notable experts such as:
– Dr. Kirk Calhoun, M.D., FACP, President of UNT Health Fort Worth
– Dr. Tricia Elliott, M.D., Senior Vice President of Academic & Research Affairs at JPS Health Network
– Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Eosera
– Dr. Stuart D. Flynn, M.D., Founding Dean of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU
These leaders will discuss the potential for Fort Worth to become a national leader in medical innovation and the implications for local healthcare delivery.
Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast and beverages starting at 07:30, while supplies last, with the discussion commencing promptly at 08:00 in the TCC Trinity River – Administrative Suite. Interested individuals are encouraged to RSVP and are invited to submit questions for the panel via email at [email protected].
Logistics and Accessibility
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage, with entry at the intersection of Cherry Street and Belknap Street. Attendees should inform the officer at the gatehouse of their participation in a Fort Worth Report event to receive directions for parking on Levels 3, 4, or 5.
Upon entering the building, guests should take the elevator to the 6th floor, exit to the left, and proceed to the stairwell. After ascending a short flight of stairs, attendees should take the left path at the corridor fork. Continuing through the hallway will lead to the interior bridge, where the Administrative Suite desk will be straight ahead. Guests are asked to check in upon arrival.
This event represents a pivotal moment for Fort Worth as it seeks to solidify its position as a hub for medical innovation and enhance the overall health landscape for its residents.
