New York Post: What is rapamycin? Devotees claim the drug can slow aging
September 26, 2024
Dean Kellogg Jr., MD, PhD, professor of medicine and geriatrics, and Adam Salmon, PhD, professor of molecular medicine and associate director of the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, were quoted in this article. Read …
UTPD to host University Health blood drive Oct. 31
September 26, 2024
The UT Health San Antonio Police Department (UTPD) will host a blood drive on behalf of Blood Donor Services at University Hospital 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at UTPD Training Room No. 124 on Thursday, Oct. 31. The UT Police Department is located on the first floo …
Buzzfeed: These 9 Inventions That *Literally* Changed The World Were All Created By Latine Inventors (And If You’ve Ever Enjoyed Color TV, You Should Be Thankful)
September 26, 2024
Julio C. Palmaz, MD, radiologist, honorary Ashbel Smith Professor at UT Health San Antonio and inventor of the Palmaz Stent, is highlighted in this article. Read More
The New York Times: Anti-Aging Enthusiasts Are Taking a Pill to Extend Their Lives. Will It Work?
September 25, 2024
Dean L. Kellogg Jr., MD, PhD, professor of medicine and geriatrics, Department of Medicine, was interviewed for this article. Read More
The Texas Tribune: A South Texas region finally gets a children’s hospital, but many families still can’t find care
September 25, 2024
Mandie Svatek, MD, associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, was quoted in this article. Read More
San Antonio Business Journal: $13M win that could catapult SA cancer research
September 25, 2024
Lei Zheng, MD, PhD, executive director of Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Patrick Sung, DPhil, director of Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, were quoted in this artic …
Don’t forget to attend or livestream the leadership forum Sept. 26
September 24, 2024
The university community is invited to join Acting President Rob Hromas, MD, FACP, and special guest, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) President Taylor Eighmy, PhD, for a town hall discussion about the integration with UTSA. The town hall …
Leadership announcement: Interim police chief named
September 23, 2024
Dear UT Health San Antonio community: Effective Oct. 1, 2024, Capt. Marcus Williams will serve as UT Health San Antonio’s police department interim chief of police. Capt. Williams brings over 15 years of law enforcement experience to this role. He hold …
San Antonio Report: After children ejected from crash, San Antonio officials stress using car seats and ensuring they are installed correctly
September 23, 2024
Katie Wiggins-Dohlvik, MD, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, is quoted in this article. Read More
San Antonio Report: Mental health needs of Afghan refugees in San Antonio greatly exceed the resources available
September 23, 2024
The San Antonio Refugee Health Clinic, a partnership between UT Health San Antonio’s Charles E. Cheever Jr. Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics and the nonprofit Center for Refugee Services, is highlighted in this article. Read More