Applications Now Open for New Hill Prize in Artificial Intelligence
TAMEST is pleased to announce the addition of a new Hill Prize in Artificial Intelligence. Applications are now open for the new category, which will recognize high-risk, high-reward ideas and innovations in artificial intelligence with great potential for impact. It is open to researchers and teams at academic and medical institutions and/or in the private sector and in government. Applications for the 2026 Hill Prize in AI will close Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. CT.
Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Nominations Open August 1
Nominations for the 2026 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship will open August 1 through Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The award recognizes women scientists in Texas bringing new ideas and innovations to the fight against cancer. “Through this award, we have the opportunity to elevate groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research and ensure these voices are heard across Texas and beyond,” said Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Committee Chair Helen Heslop, M.D., D.Sc. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine.
TAMEST Member Profile: Lynda Chin, M.D. (NAM), Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Apricity Health
TAMEST Member Lynda Chin, M.D. (NAM) is a pioneering cancer genomic scientist, visionary entrepreneur and dedicated healthcare innovator whose career bridges medicine, technology and big data. TAMEST connected with Dr. Chin to learn more about her career, service to TAMEST as the Hill Prize in Technology Subcommittee Chair and how she builds vibrant ecosystems where diverse ideas and bold innovations thrive.
TAMEST Members News Roundup- July 2025
From award nominations to media interviews, TAMEST loves to share the accolades of our membership. Read the July compilation of our membership’s recent accomplishments, research breakthroughs and more.
