A Message from the Board of Visitors Chair
As dedicated UT MD Anderson champions, members of the Board of Visitors and the Advance Team help shape the future of cancer care as we prepare for the public launch of the institution's most ambitious comprehensive philanthropic campaign to date.
This historic campaign is designed to expand our reach, expedite breakthroughs and elevate the patient experience. One powerful way to get involved is by joining one of our signature priority committees to increase awareness and support for the institution's highest-priority initiatives. We welcome volunteer leaders, supporters and friends of UT MD Anderson to participate — so please consider inviting others in your network who share our bold mission to end cancer.
Each of us knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. The tireless efforts of advocates like you can make a lasting impact for patients and families — today and for generations to come. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to UT MD Anderson's mission.
Signature Priority Committee Meetings
May 14: Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery & Innovation (Houston)
June 16: Institute for Data Science in Oncology (virtual)
More signature priority committee meeting dates to come.
To sign up, please email BOVLive@MDAnderson.org.
Board of Visitors Chair
Only Possible Here. The Campaign to End Cancer
Signature Priorities
Supporting UT MD Anderson's comprehensive philanthropic campaign is the best way to be a part of the world's most impactful effort to end cancer. Click below to learn more about each of our signature priorities.
Austin
Cancer Neuroscience Program
- Cancer Neuroscience Program Info Card (PDF)
- Cancer Neuroscience Program Fundraising Guide (PDF)
- Cancer Neuroscience Program (webpage)
- "Rock Stars in the O.R." mini documentary (video)
- Howard and Susan Elias make $16.25 million gift to fund cancer neuroscience research at UT MD Anderson (news release)
- Cancer-associated nerve injury leads to chronic inflammation and immunotherapy resistance (news release)
- Nov. 7, 2024: BOV Signature Priority Session featuring Jim Ray (video)
- Apr. 8, 2025: CNP signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Oct. 3, 2025: Cancer Neuroscience Program signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Feb. 19, 2026: Cancer Neuroscience Program signature priority committee meeting summary (PDF)
Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery & Innovation
Next meeting: May 14, 2026 - Houston, TX
- Cell Therapy Info Card (PDF)
- Cell Therapy Fundraising Guide (PDF)
- Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery & Innovation (webpage)
- Advancing cell therapy to benefit cancer patients (video)
- Special Event: Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery & Innovation Launch (video)
- Next Generation Cell Therapy: Explained (video)
- The Kiss of Death: How NK Cells work against tumors (video)
- Dec. 13, 2024: Cell Therapy signature priority committee meeting (video)
- What is the future of cell therapy in cancer treatment? (Cancerwise article)
- Novel tool helps identify key targets to strengthen CAR NK cell therapies (news release)
- Dec. 10, 2025: Cell Therapy signature priority committee meeting (video)
Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO)
Next meeting: June 16, 2026 -Virtual
- IDSO Info Card (PDF)
- IDSO Fundraising Guide (PDF)
- Institute for Data Science in Oncology (webpage)
- UT MD Anderson's Institute for Data Science in Oncology (video)
- Apr. 4, 2025: IDSO signature priority committee meeting (video)
- UT MD Anderson announces Institute for Data Science in Oncology to advance mission to end cancer (news release)
- How digital twins are shaping the future of cancer care (Cancerwise article)
- Dec. 17, 2025: IDSO signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Dec. 17, 2025: IDSO signature priority committee meeting summary (PDF)
James P. Allison Institute
- Allison Institute Info Card (PDF)
- Allison Institute Fundraising Guide (PDF)
- James P. Allison Institute (webpage)
- A new era for immunotherapy with the James P. Allison Institute (video)
- Allison Institute scientific symposium features spatial biology breakthroughs, $5 million gift to support further efforts (news release)
- June 11, 2025: JPAI signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Cancer-associated nerve injury leads to chronic inflammation and immunotherapy resistance (news release)
- Oct. 23, 2025: James P. Allison Institute signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Oct. 23, 2025: James P. Allison Institute meeting summary (PDF)
- April 15, 2026: James P. Allison Institute signature priority committee meeting agenda (PDF)
- April 15, 2026: James P. Allison Institute signature priority committee meeting (video)
Kinder Children's Cancer Center
- Kinder Children's Cancer Center Info Card (PDF)
- Kinder Children's Cancer Center (webpage)
- UT MD Anderson and Texas Children's Hospital announce $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation to launch Kinder Children's Cancer Center (news release)
- UT MD Anderson and Texas Children's Hospital unite to launch Kinder Children's Cancer Center (video)
- May 14, 2025: Childhood Cancer signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Feb. 5, 2026: Childhood Cancer committee meeting summary (PDF)
- Feb. 5, 2026: Childhood Cancer signature priority committee meeting (video)
Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing
- Nursing Transformation Info Card (PDF)
- Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing (webpage)
- Howard Meyers establishes Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing with $25 million gift to UT MD Anderson (news release)
- F. W. Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation establishes Nurse Leadership Academy at UT MD Anderson with $9 million gift (news release)
- UT MD Anderson achieves sixth Magnet designation in recognition of nursing excellence (news release)
Patient Care Building 1 (1PC)
Patient Navigation
- Patient Navigation Info Card (PDF)
- Patient Navigation Fundraising Guide (PDF)
- Feb. 12, 2025: Patient Navigation signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Jan. 28, 2026: Patient Navigation signature priority committee meeting (video)
- Jan. 28, 2026: Patient Navigation signature priority committee meeting summary (PDF)
Other Priorities
- Patient Mosaic™ Info Card (PDF)
- Patient Mosaic™ (video)
- Blueprint for Impact Info Card (PDF)
Mobile App
Access UT MD Anderson campaign information on-the-go with our new mobile app!
Video Highlights
Key Messages
Keep these brief, informative messaging documents on hand as a refresher about the campaign and UT MD Anderson initiatives.
- Comprehensive Campaign Info Card (PDF)
- Blueprint for Impact Info Card (PDF)
- UT MD Anderson Quick Facts (webpage)
- UT MD Anderson Annual Report (webpage)
Major Gifts
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UT MD Anderson and Texas Children’s Hospital announce $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation to launch Kinder Children’s Cancer Center
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F. W. Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Foundation establishes Nurse Leadership Academy at UT MD Anderson with $9 million gift
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Energy Transfer and Sunoco donate $2.1 million to support pediatric cancer research at MD Anderson
News Highlights
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UT MD Anderson opens new Colorectal Center to provide specialized care in healing environment
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Dirk Nowitzki honored at UT MD Anderson’s A Conversation With a Living Legend® Dallas
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Texas college football icons Mack Brown and R.C. Slocum lauded at MD Anderson’s A Conversation With a Living Legend® Houston
Upcoming Events
May 2026
- May 14: Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery & Innovation signature priority meeting, Houston, TX
June 2026
- June 16: Institute for Data Science in Oncology signature priority meeting, Virtual
July 2026
- July 14-16: Only Possible Here, seminar series and events, Vail, CO
- July 27-30: Only Possible Here, seminar series and events, Aspen, CO
Questions or RSVPs to any events without registration pages linked above may be directed to Events@MDAnderson.org.
Contact Us
For more information, please email BOVLive@MDAnderson.org or AdvanceTeam@MDAnderson.org.
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Signature Priority Committees
- Dec. 13, 2024: Cell Therapy Committee Meeting
- Feb. 12, 2025: Patient Navigation Committee Meeting
- Apr. 4, 2025: IDSO Committee Meeting
- Apr. 8, 2025: Cancer Neuroscience Program Committee Meeting
- May 14, 2025: Childhood Cancer Committee Meeting
- June 11, 2025: Allison Institute Committee Meeting
- Oct. 3, 2025: Cancer Neuroscience Program Committee Meeting
- Oct. 23, 2025: Allison Institute Committee Meeting
- Dec. 10, 2025: Cell Therapy Committee Meeting
- Dec. 17, 2025: IDSO Committee Meeting
- Jan. 28, 2026: Patient Navigation Committee Meeting
- Feb. 5, 2026: Childhood Cancer Committee Meeting
- Apr. 15, 2026: Allison Institute Committee Meeting
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