PhD graduate follows her dream, one step at a time

May 13, 2024

Afaf Saliba Jaafar, a soon-to-be PhD graduate of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, attributes her early interest in science to a house filled with books.

Afaf Saliba Jaafar in the lab of Kumar Sharma, MD, FAHA, FASN, chief of the Division of Nephrology and director of the Center for Precision Medicine




2024 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized

April 25, 2024

UT Health San Antonio’s 2024 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Acting President Robert Hromas, MD, FACP, on April 23. Hromas, with assistance from the deans and associate deans from the schools, presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements at the Academic and Administration Building, Room 302, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 […]




University community invited to 2024 Viva Science SA April 20

April 11, 2024

  It’s that time of year again. The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is inviting the university community as well as friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to attend UT Health San Antonio’s annual Viva Science SA, a fun-filled event with engaging activities for all ages including a science fair with posters by local scientists, […]