One in three Latinos will face cancer in their lifetime: Conference to address disparities, health inequities
February 17, 2022
Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos event set for Feb. 23-25 Media contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu On-site contact: Cliff Despres, (210) 562-6517, despres@uthscsa.edu Written by Cliff Despres, Institute for Health Promoti …
CPRIT adds $10.9 million to UT Health San Antonio cancer research and prevention efforts
February 17, 2022
Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 17, 2022) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is receiving $10.9 million in new research and faculty recruitment awards announ …
You’re invited: UT Health De Zavala Virtual Grand Opening – Friday, Feb 18
February 16, 2022
Join us for a Virtual Grand Opening of our De Zavala location at noon on February 18, 2022. Tune in from the comfort of your home, or wherever you choose, to get an inside look at our facility, meet our providers and get answers to your important quest …
KSAT 12 : TRUST INDEX: Comirnaty vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are the same shot with different names
February 16, 2022
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this this story about the newly branded Comirnaty vaccine. Read More
Courthouse News: Texas truth and reconciliation panel dissects Winter Storm Uri one year after the disaster
February 16, 2022
Dr. Wajeh Qunibi, Nephrology, is referenced in this story. Read More
KENS 5: New study shows long term effects of COVID-19 on the heart
February 16, 2022
Dr. Allen Anderson, chief of the Cardiology Division and professor of medicine, was interviewed in this story about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the heart. Read More
Science Daily: Studies compare best ways to treat wide-neck aneurysms
February 16, 2022
Dr. Justin Mascitelli, Neurosurgery, is quoted about multicenter studies of aneurysm repair. Read More
Studies compare best ways to treat wide-neck aneurysms
February 16, 2022
Microsurgery with clips is weighed against coils, stents deployed via catheters. Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs resemble balloons in structure and have necks like balloons. Some aneurysms have larger …
Groundbreaking research offers hope to unlock the keys to childhood type 2 diabetes
February 16, 2022
Yidong Bai, PhD, professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, whose mission is focused on improving community health. The funds will be used to investiga …
Congratulations to the 2022 Presidential Awards recipients
February 15, 2022
Every day, our employees work tirelessly to advance our missions of education, research, clinical care and community service. Established in 1985, the Presidential Excellence Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San Antonio.