Scientists create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system

July 5, 2024

Written by Claire Kowalick A breakthrough for biomedical research promises new insight into immunotherapy development and disease modeling. Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have created a humanized mouse model with a human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome that is capable of mounting specific antibody responses. The scientists […]

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WLOX TV: Doctors of the future: It’s all about AI

July 5, 2024

Ronald Rodriguez, MD, PhD, director of the MD/MSAI program and professor of medical education, and Niklesh Akula, fourth-year medical student, were interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now


WGEM TV: Doctors of the future: It’s all about AI

July 5, 2024

Ronald Rodriguez, MD, PhD, director of the MD/MSAI program and professor of medical education, and Niklesh Akula, fourth-year medical student, were interviewed for this news segment.   Watch Now




Think Science live event: Let’s talk about addiction

July 3, 2024

  Texas Public Radio will partner with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) to serve the community at the next Think Science live Q & A. The event features presentations by experts from UT Health Science Center San Antonio on the latest evidence-based treatments in substance use […]