Community leaders come together to celebrate the growing presence of Academic Medicine at UMCB in Austin, Texas. Many of the leaders of Austin’s political, business and medical communities gathered to celebrate University Medical Center Brackenridges rich history of innovation, research and care. Fri., April 8 , 2009 Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas those included were Gregg Knaupe, UMC Brackenridge Development Council Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, The University of Texas System Kirk Watson, State Senator Charles J. Barnett, President and CEO, Seton Family of Hospitals Jesus Garza, Chief Operating Officer, Seton Family of Hospitals Sr. Helen Brewer, Chair of the Seton Board of Trustees State Representatives – Donna Howard, Elliott Naishtat and Mark Strama University of Texas Chancellor, Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa Vice Chancellors from the University of Texas System The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Representatives The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Representatives Travis County Commissioners Travis County Healthcare District Board Members Austin City Manager, Marc Ott Austin Chief of Police, Art Acevedo Diocese of Austin, Bishop Emeritus John McCarthy