Doctoral student’s research suggests difficulty of translating longevity interventions from lower species to mammals Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 21, 2023) — If a drug extends the life span of worms or flies, is it likely to do the same in mice? Not typically based on the existing data, said Michael […]
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Telehealth, community providers, research all key components of care Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu LINK TO B-ROLL SAN ANTONIO, April 20, 2023 – In Texas, one in 10 people have a substance use disorder, and not everyone has the same access to care. One statewide program is addressing this growing public health concern with […]
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Protection is afforded infants against disease-causing bacteria Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 13, 2023) — Certain immune cells possess a homing property that directs them to the skin at birth to protect the baby, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) discovered. “These […]
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Originally published by the San Antonio Express-News on April 4, 2023. By William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, and Sudha Seshadri, MD In the coming years, an overwhelming number of people in our community will reach the stage of life when they are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The primary risk factor […]
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Vasan Ramachandran, MD, dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, discusses the need for strategies to address health inequities post-pandemic. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 6, 2023) — The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, which begins accepting students in 2024, is a “COVID-19 […]
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<p>Comparably.com list recognizes companies with brightest futures Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 4, 2023 – UT Health San Antonio has earned a “Best Company Outlook” ranking by Comparably, a website that compiles job listings and company culture information, and publishes an annual listing of companies with the brightest futures based on […]</p>
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<p> Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY Mays Cancer Center’s annual race returns, benefiting services for cancer patients and families WHAT: The Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, is taking steps to conquer cancer with its 6th annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk. […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu On this Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023, we present a conversation with Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD. Solis is chief of endocrinology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She speaks about both […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (March 28, 2023) — The second Gear Up Against Kids Cancer bike race will take place this Saturday, April 1, in Wilson County. Proceeds from the event will fund laboratory science at the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, which is part of The University of Texas Health Science […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – UT Health San Antonio’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is hosting its annual Viva Science SA℠ on Saturday, April 1 at the Mays Family Center at The Witte Museum. A free and family-friendly event, Viva Science SA℠ is set to enlighten, engage and excite people of […]</p>
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