Southwestern Medical Foundation

10/03/2026

10/01/2026

❤️ Who is your why?

09/29/2026

Representation matters, but investment changes outcomes.

Gina Ford challenges the life sciences community to think beyond visibility and toward meaningful sponsorship, investment, and opportunity for women founders.

As the former first CEO of Women in Bio and now CEO of BioNTX, Gina shares why North Texas has an opportunity to be intentional about advancing women across the industry.

🎧 Hear the full conversation on Learning From Leaders
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09/29/2026

🎟 Tickets to An Evening with DocStars are available now!
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09/28/2026

A generation of women who knew they deserved a seat at the table in biotech. No 'how-to,' just guts and determination to make it happen for themselves and their community. Gina Ford, CEO of BioNTX shares her thoughts on women in science and what still needs to happen.

Learning From Leaders Podcast: swmedical.org/podcast

09/26/2026

Scientific discovery alone isn’t the finish line. 🏁

For Gina Ford, the real measure of success is whether innovation can move through value creation, commercialization and scale to ultimately benefit patients.

On Learning From Leaders, she shares lessons from more than two decades working with scientific founders and life sciences companies.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with BioNTX CEO, Gina Ford: swmedical.org/podcast

09/25/2026

Texas just got a massive boost for brain health! Listen in to hear more from BioNTX CEO, Gina Ford about how The Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) is a game-changer for the State and the fight against Alzheimer's.

Full episode: swmedical.org/podcast

09/22/2026

Ecosystem building doesn’t always mean creating something new. Sometimes it means making sure the right people can find each other.

Gina Ford discusses why connecting founders, universities, researchers, health care systems and other resources across North Texas is one of BioNTX's most important opportunities.

Listen to the conversation from BioNTX CEO, Gina Ford, on the Learning From Leaders podcast.
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09/21/2026

Sneak peek into BioNTX's 2026 iC³ Life Science and Healthcare Innovation Summit. CEO, Gina Ford shares how this year's formatting changes will give attendees a more immersive experience.

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09/19/2026

Gina Ford reflects on a generation of women who often had to forge their own paths and why that experience inspired her to make the journey easier for those who come next through mentorship.

From mentorship to sponsorship to creating opportunities for women across life sciences, leadership can mean building the support system you once wished existed.

Hear more on the Learning From Leaders podcast: swmedical.com/podcast