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Timing matters in longevity research
New UT San Antonio study introduces analytical tool to better hone aging interventions When scientists test potential life‑extending interventions, often the central question simply asks if the intervention works. New research from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) suggests that the more meaningful questions may be when does it work […]
UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims
UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium fuels $39.6 million impact and advances in cancer care
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium drew more than 11,000 attendees to downtown San Antonio and generated nearly $40 million in economic impact, according to a new report from Visit San Antonio.
UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital treats first clinical trial participant in novel cancer study
UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has enrolled and treated its first clinical trial participant in a novel cancer study, marking a pivotal moment for science and patient-centered cancer care in San Antonio and South Texas.
Large rapamycin clinical trial launches at UT Health San Antonio
A drug once known almost exclusively for preventing organ transplant rejection is now at the center of a National Institute on Aging-funded clinical study at UT Health San Antonio, to determine how rapamycin should be used in older adults to promote healthy aging.
UT San Antonio School of Dentistry climbs into top 10 in national Blue Ridge Institute rankings
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) School of Dentistry is ranked ninth nationally and first in Texas among all dental schools in the United States, according to the 2025 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings. Based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the rankings are widely considered one of the most objective measures of biomedical […]
UT San Antonio advances in national Blue Ridge rankings amid transformative year
In its first appearance in the national standings as a united institution, UT San Antonio posted a strong performance in the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The Blue Ridge Institute is an independent nonprofit organization that compiles annual funding data from the National Institutes of Health.
UT San Antonio to lead $38 million national trial testing drugs to extend healthspan
The Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio, will receive up to $38 million to lead a national clinical trial funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Widely used metabolic drugs may help curb rising colorectal cancer in younger adults
A large, retrospective study conducted by scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) suggests that people taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists — medications that are widely prescribed for metabolic disease — have a significantly lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with those taking aspirin. “This is astounding to […]
Chronic pain research receives major NIH grant
A five-year, $9 million National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke study that began in 2022 recently received approval at the three-year mark, allowing investigators to continue their work examining the biological mechanisms of TMJ disorders. The project is part of a national consortium of five institutions conducting complementary studies across the country.
Barshop Institute to receive up to $38 million from ARPA-H, anchoring UT San Antonio as a national leader in aging and healthy longevity science
Barshop Institute to receive up to $38 million from ARPA-H, anchoring UT San Antonio as a national leader in aging and healthy longevity science
UT Health San Antonio researcher earns grant to study how the brain’s immune cells might actually contribute to Alzheimer’s
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund award aimed at better understanding microglia’s role A researcher with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio has received a two-year, $402,500 grant award from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to study how microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, paradoxically might contribute to the spread of toxic forms of tau protein in […]
Major NIH grant renewal fuels next phase of chronic pain research at UT San Antonio
Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported type, followed closely by head and face pain linked to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. While not life-threatening like cancer or infectious disease, chronic pain can dramatically diminish quality of life and functional lifespan. As mobility declines, people […]
Kraig named Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists
Ellen Kraig, PhD, professor in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy in the Joe R. and Teresea Lozano Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI). The AAI Distinguished Fellow designation recognizes members with […]
School of Nursing showcases research excellence, new partnerships at Research Day
More than 100 attendees convened for the School of Nursing’s 2026 Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship (ONRS) Research Day on Jan. 30. The annual event is now in its fourth year since the program’s launch in 2023. Strengthening the School of Nursing’s research culture, catalyzing interdisciplinary collaboration and elevating the visibility of faculty […]
UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed
UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed
UT Health San Antonio researchers lead American Heart Association scientific statement on early recognition, intervention for post-stroke spasticity
UT Health San Antonio researchers lead American Heart Association scientific statement on early recognition, intervention for post-stroke spasticity
Robotic surgery on forefront of HPV-related cancer treatment
This story was first published in the February 2026 issue of the Bexar County Medical Society’s San Antonio Medicine magazine. New face of head and neck cancer A healthy 40-year-old man visits his primary care physician for a mass on his neck. He doesn’t smoke, has no risk factors for head and neck cancer, […]
UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
Researchers receive collaborative grant to advance understanding of endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing severe pain, infertility and complications that range from gastrointestinal complaints to chronic inflammation. It affects an estimated one in 10 reproductive-age women, yet the condition remains difficult to understand, diagnose and treat. A new collaborative grant […]