Texas Public Radio: New UT Health program aims to prevent cancer in San Antonio firefighters
April 22, 2025
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, associate director of community outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center; director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research; and chair of the Departm …
KSAT 12: Firefighter with cancer praises new research partnerships between SAFD and cancer centers
April 22, 2025
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, associate director of community outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center; director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research; and chair of the Departm …
UT Health San Antonio-led discovery means IV medication could be taken orally for range of cancer, Alzheimer’s treatments
April 22, 2025
Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn IV drugs in …
UT Health San Antonio-led discovery means IV medication could be taken orally for range of cancer, Alzheimer’s treatments
April 21, 2025
Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, April 21, 2025 – A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Hea …
Magnesium channel key to immune cell shift offers new hope for oral cancer prevention, treatment
April 21, 2025
The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cell …
Kenneth Hargreaves named dean of UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
April 18, 2025
Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD, has been named dean of the School of Dentistry, effective May 1, 2025. A renowned researcher and educator, Hargreaves succeeds Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, who led the school to new heights in research, rankings and community care during his tenure.
UT Health San Antonio scientists pioneer drug-discovery breakthrough for large and polar drugs
April 18, 2025
iStock Discovery of chemical endocytosis could redefine precision medicine A team of scientists, notably Zhengyu Wang, PhD, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute, led by Hong-yu Li, PhD, professor of medicinal …
Siblings in remission race to honor everyday cancer heroes — and each other
April 16, 2025
On April 5, more than a thousand participants gathered for the annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk, dedicated to honoring survivors and supporting those still in treatment.
2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
April 16, 2025
UT Health San Antonio’s 2025 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Francisco Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, during an awards ceremony at the Academic and Administratio …
San Antonio Firefighters Cancer Prevention Program launches at UT Health San Antonio
April 16, 2025
Firefighting is classified as a known human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters.