An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

April 23, 2024

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 […]

A patient sitting in a dental chair smiles while the dentist behind her is arranging dental tools for an exam.

Graduate students from UT Health San Antonio bring together science and fun at annual Viva Science SA

April 18, 2024

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 […]



UT Health San Antonio appoints Anthony Francis as associate vice president for innovation and development

April 10, 2024

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 […]



South Texans ready to lace up and conquer cancer at annual ‘Give Cancer the Boot’

April 4, 2024

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 […]



UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders

April 3, 2024

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 […]



Dr. Boris Zelle earns 2024 Diversity Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

April 1, 2024

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 […]