From the Chief Operating Officer: Important COVID-19 protocols to keep you safe
January 31, 2022
Dear UT Health San Antonio faculty, staff and learners: As we continue to monitor the pandemic, UT Health San Antonio is extending the following actions out of an abundance of caution to help keep our employees and learners safe. When possible, conduc …
San Antonio Current: HIV-prevention vaccine trial to begin at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
January 31, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story. Read More
San Antonio Express-News: COVID has infected nearly 1 in 5 Bexar County residents. Here are the stats you should watch
January 31, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, told the San Antonio Express-News the stats to watch to effectively gauge the impact of COVID-19 on communities. The paper reported the virus has affected nearly one in five Bexar County residents. Read M …
San Antonio Express-News: UT Health seeks volunteers for HIV vaccine study
January 31, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is mentioned in this article. Read More
Please welcome our newest faculty members joining the Mays Cancer Center in the Division of Hematology and Oncology.
January 31, 2022
Heidi Ko, MD, joins our breast oncology team as an assistant professor focusing on breast medical oncology. Dr. Ko received her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. She completed her residency in …
UT Health De Zavala brings personalized health care close to home
January 31, 2022
UT Health San Antonio’s newest state-of-the-art primary and specialty care location is now open and accepting patient appointments. Known as UT Health De Zavala, the 9,000-square foot practice is located at 4306 De Zavala Road, near the Lockhill Selma …
UT Health De Zavala brings personalized health care close to home
January 31, 2022
Written by Eileen Teves Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – UT Health San Antonio’s newest state-of-the-art primary and specialty care location is now open and accepting patient appointments. Known as UT Health De Zava …
KENS 5: First-of-its-kind study aims to curb the AIDS epidemic using lessons learned from COVID vaccines
January 28, 2022
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this article. Read More
Trailblazing diabetes researcher receives 2022 Luminary in Cardiometabolic Medicine Award
January 28, 2022
Noted diabetes researcher Ralph DeFronzo, MD, has received the 2022 Luminary in Cardiometabolic Medicine award from the Metabolic Institute of America. Dr. DeFronzo is chief of diabetes at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (U …
Can HIV infection be prevented? First mRNA vaccine study for HIV in San Antonio’s history is getting underway.
January 27, 2022
UT Health San Antonio and clinical partner University Health soon will begin a Phase 1 clinical research study of an HIV vaccine candidate produced by Moderna.