New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

New therapeutic also could reduce scar tissue from injury Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 14, 2026 – A new grant could help reduce the amount of opioids needed to treat pain for burn patients by 90% and significantly decrease scar tissue from the wounds that restrict function. The $451,857 award from […]