UT San Antonio researchers discuss AI’s promise, challenges at brain health conferences
November 11, 2026
Juan B. Gutiérrez, PhD, speaks about artificial intelligence during the International Stroke Genetics Consortium in October. Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new possibilities for biomedical research, particularly in the field of brain he …
UT San Antonio hosts international brain health conferences advancing research into dementia, stroke
November 11, 2026
UT San Antonio hosted brain health conferences in October that showcased several faculty researchers. Researchers from around the world gathered in downtown San Antonio Oct. 5-10 for two international brain health conferences hosted by The Unive …
Decades in the making, MCAM enters initial human testing
November 10, 2026
After several years of development, a promising drug designed to prevent relapse to opioid use and opioid overdose is taking a critical step by entering human testing. In October, scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Cent …
Piernik-Yoder named dean of School of Health Professions
November 9, 2026
Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, a highly respected academic leader, educator and scholar, has been named dean of the School of Health Professions following a national search. Her appointment, announced by Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system, took effect Nov. 1.
A calling to care, a commitment to serve
November 6, 2026
At a young age, Stephanie Cumbey, MD, had an affinity for science and anatomy and knew she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. “I really wanted to help people and I [thought] that medicine is probably the best avenue for me to do that …
UT Health San Antonio earns second national recognition for reducing physician burnout
November 6, 2026
UT Health San Antonio has earned its second AMA Joy in Medicine bronze recognition for efforts to reduce physician burnout, with physician feedback guiding investments in workload support.
San Antonio Report: Local researchers hope aging baboons can reveal Alzheimer’s earliest signs
November 6, 2026
Adam Salmon, PhD, associate director of the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, was quoted in this article. Read More
How San Antonio connects military and civilian medicine
November 6, 2026
Robert Miller, MD, shares how UT Health San Antonio’s Military Health Institute advances military medicine and supports service members, veterans and their families through research, education and partnership.
Collaborative AI project seeks to improve care for veterans with mild brain injuries
November 5, 2026
For veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), communication difficulties can often lead to issues at work, in relationships and integrating back into the community. A new collaborative research project is bringing together researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio to turn language into data that could help clinicians better understand, and ultimately treat, cognitive and communication difficulties.
A cancer patient’s unbreakable will to survive
November 5, 2026
Patricia Almaraz’s life had been great. She had three jobs she enjoyed, parents and siblings she loved and felt blessed until she heard the three words anyone would dread: “You have cancer.”