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UT Health San Antonio receives NIH award to expand groundbreaking research capabilities
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) received a grant from the National Institutes of Health in excess of $590,000 that will be used to purchase a NanoWizard® 5 Atomic Force Microscope (NW5 AFM), the first of its class to be installed in San Antonio. […]
UT Health San Antonio associate professor committed to advancing the health of South Texas through Alzheimer’s research
Long fascinated by nature, Claudia Satizabal, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Population Science at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, aspired to become a geneticist when she was younger. However, such a career did not […]
UT Health San Antonio & UTSA athletic partnership features world-class care for student athletes
For the third year, UT Health San Antonio will serve as the exclusive official health care partner of The University of Texas at San Antonio athletics programs, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer programs. As part of the partnership, the two-time conference champion UTSA football team will take the home field with Ken […]
UT Health San Antonio & UTSA athletic partnership features world-class care and discounted game tickets
For the third year, UT Health San Antonio will serve as the exclusive official health care partner of The University of Texas at San Antonio athletics programs, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer programs. As part of the partnership, the two-time conference champion UTSA football team will take the home field with Ken […]
UT Health San Antonio announces inaugural Synergy grant awards for early-stage applied research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of the Vice President for Research recently announced the awardees for the inaugural Synergy Gap Fund. Earlier this year, the Office of Technology Commercialization and the Office of the Vice President for […]
UT Health San Antonio to pledge continued support for its employees and students in the military guard and reserve
UT Health San Antonio’s Military Health Institute will host a signing event solidifying the university’s dedication to ensure employees and students in the National Guard and Military Reserve receive support so they are able to best perform their military duties.
UT Health San Antonio: Using AI to diagnose brain disease in seconds
Novel AI algorithm precisely counts lesions that signal risk of stroke.
Community health workers improved homebound care during pandemic
A program developed by the geriatrics and supportive care team of UT Health San Antonio effectively integrated community health workers (promotores de salud in Spanish) into patient outreach to improve health.
Wilderness and Survival Medicine Fellowship takes aim at heat-related emergencies
Recent hiking deaths spur focus of yearlong doctor training, teaching program A string of recent heat-related deaths on hiking trails at state and national parks is bringing new urgency to a fellowship program in the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio aimed at preventing such tragedies. The state’s first Wilderness and Survival […]
Olvera to become psychiatry department chairman in the Long School of Medicine
Rene L. Olvera, MD, MPH, will assume duties as chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio effective Sept. 1. Robert A. Hromas, MD, FACP, dean of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and vice president for medical […]
Academy of Educational Scholars inducts new members and celebrates STAR Educators
The Academy of Educational Scholars inducted six members and welcomed three new fellows during a ceremony held June 22.
The Daily Texan: Gov. Abbott appoints John Michael Austin as Student Regent for UT Board of Regents
John Michael Austin, a third-year medical student at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, was quoted in this article. Read More
Brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patient new lease on life
At 77 years old, Carl McLain appears to be the picture of health. His half smile and twinkling eyes hint at a mischievous sense of humor. But eight years ago, he was far from feeling healthy. Mysterious symptoms such as pain in his legs, depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping led him to see one […]
Medical student selected to serve on UT Board of Regents
UT Health San Antonio medical student, John Michael Austin, has been appointed by Governor Abbott to serve as the Student Regent on the UT Board of Regents, the governing body for The University of Texas System.
Mays Cancer Center ranks nationally in clinical trial enrollments
The Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has ranked fourth in the nation for clinical trial enrollments among over a thousand institutions that are members of SWOG Cancer Research Network, formerly known as the Southwestern Oncology Group. SWOG is an organization supported by the National Cancer […]
Did a stroke of luck save Belinda’s life?
March 22, 2021, is a day Belinda Trevino Scholz will never forget. “I was outside doing yard work and came inside,” she said. “Suddenly, I got this massive headache on my right side that went from my head to my toes.” She called a nurse friend who told her to rush to the […]
Women faculty members selected for and graduate from prestigious leadership program
Each year, U.S. and Canadian academic health centers are invited to nominate faculty for this highly competitive program. UT Health San Antonio has a total of 13 faculty members who have successfully completed this prestigious fellowship program.
Medscape: Foot Ulcers Red Flag for Eye Disease in Diabetes
Christopher Zhu, a medical student at the Long School of Medicine, was mentioned in this story. Read Now
Lodge appointed chairman of Department of Pharmacology at UT Health Science Center
Daniel Lodge, PhD, has been appointed chairman of the Department of Pharmacology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The appointment, which took effect April 15, 2023, was announced by Robert Hromas, MD, dean of the health science center’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. Daniel Lodge, […]
2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
UT Health San Antonio’s 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 24. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The ambassadors represent the student body and the university at numerous events throughout the […]