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UT Health San Antonio develops drug found to more than double survival time for glioblastoma patients

New hope for adult sufferers of most common primary brain tumor A drug developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been shown to extend survival for patients with glioblastoma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Results of a trial led by the university revealed that […]

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UT Health San Antonio scientist leads $16 million AI, imaging study exploring Alzheimer’s risk

Hispanics face nearly double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic whites, according to the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging.

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Top scientists urge fast, affordable Alzheimer’s screening tools as cases surge amid health care shortages

    Advancement in the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases means more people can preserve brain health for longer. But a crisis looms as an onslaught of people at risk for neurodegenerative diseases in the next 40 years is met with a shortage of health care providers. According to the U.S. […]

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Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases

In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is critical for progress in understanding and treating these conditions. A transformative training program crafted through a collaboration between the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s […]

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