UT Health San Antonio-led studies will involve national collaboration Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 29, 2024 – In a recent round of grant awards, the U.S. Department of Defense selected the STRONG STAR Consortium based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) for […]
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Life-like mannequins train students, health care professionals Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2024 – Hal, the talking mannequin that’s a centerpiece of a simulation training lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, comes with life-like head and facial movements and the occasional attitude of a youthful patient. […]
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2024 Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: A free, family-friendly event, Viva Science SA will feature interactive and hands-on science booths with fun activities, poster presentations by local scientists, science-themed artwork and a distinguished speaker. Designed to enlighten, engage and excite minds of all […]
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Renowned international leader in translating research to market Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has appointed Anthony Francis, a renowned leader in translating research to market opportunity, as associate vice president for innovation and development […]
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Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, is taking steps to conquer cancer with its 7th annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk. The event will be […]
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Pioneering initiative advances research, treatment, recovery support and education Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is establishing the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing research, education […]
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Has led several studies revealing barriers to care for the underserved Contact: Steve Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 1, 2024 – Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, professor, vice-chair of research and chief of orthopaedic trauma in the Department of Orthopaedics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health […]
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Researchers suggest screening to determine risk Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 – Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health […]
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Managing the mineral’s pathway could be key to new therapies Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2024 – Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of biological functions, and a new study takes aim at how it’s transported to address cardiac dysfunction and other diseases, opening new possibilities for […]
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