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Firefighting is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters.
‘Best Graduate Schools’ list highlights academic, research, leadership excellence Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2025 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) once again has been recognized among the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools, highlighting the national standing of […]
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Cliff Despres SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2025 – Cancer is a big concern for firefighters in San Antonio. Firefighting is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters. Studies […]
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, has been named dean of the School of Dentistry, effective May 1, 2025. A renowned researcher and educator, Hargreaves succeeds Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, who led the school to new heights in research, rankings and community care during his tenure.
Discovery of chemical endocytosis could redefine precision medicine A team of scientists, notably Zhengyu Wang, PhD, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute, led by Hong-yu Li, PhD, professor of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology with the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute at The University of Texas Health Science […]
Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, April 21, 2025 – A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn […]
The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cells (M2) that soothe the inflammation and promote tissue repair after the battle. While researchers […]
This opinion article by The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken mentions UT Health San Antonio and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Read More (subscription required)
This opinion article by The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken mentions UT Health San Antonio and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Read More
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help protect the body by fixing damaged DNA and keeping cells healthy. When these genes have changes, or mutations, they don’t work the way they should. This can raise the risk of certain cancers, like breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer. These inherited mutations affect about 1 in every 200 to 300 people — over a million in the U.S. alone.