About this Event
Health care innovation is accelerating, and Houston is leading the way. Join the Greater Houston Partnership for the next installment of the Future of Health Care: Thought Leader Series, a conversation on how state policy, academic leadership, and cross-sector collaboration are shaping the future of care and research in our region.
This session will explore:
- How the proposed Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), modeled after CPRIT, could drive groundbreaking brain health research and innovation if approved by voters in November.
- Rice University’s focus on health and the brain economy as a major pillar of its Momentous strategic plan, and how this commitment strengthens Houston’s position as a hub for health and life sciences.
- The critical role of public health systems and cross-sector partnerships in advancing access, equity, and workforce readiness.
Whether you’re a health care executive, business leader, or community advocate, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on how Houston’s health sector is evolving to improve outcomes, increase access, and strengthen the well-being of our communities.
Featured Speakers
Reginald DesRoches
President, Rice University
Kristen Doyle
CEO, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
MODERATOR: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
President & CEO, Harris Health System
Agenda
Open All
Breakfast, Registration, and Networking
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Program
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Attendance
Open to
- Members
- Non-members
October 7, 2025
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Please contact Alex Nuñez, Sr. Manager, Sponsorship