Gene-mutation pathway discovery paves way for targeted blood cancers therapies
October 3, 2024
Approximately 30% of individuals with myeloid malignancy diseases have a mutation in a certain gene called tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 (TET2). This gene is responsible for providing instructions on creating certain proteins and is known to …
School of Dentistry emphasizes need for preseason dental screenings for athletes
October 2, 2024
Preventive dental screenings are not considered part of preseason physicals for athletic teams, but through partnerships, the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has made those exams and custom mouth-guard fittings routine for UTSA football and the San Antonio Spurs.
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program earns national award
October 2, 2024
Maude’s Awards honor those caring for dementia patients The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned a national award for its com …
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program earns national award
October 2, 2024
Maude’s Awards honor those caring for dementia patients Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 2, 2024 – The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science C …
UT Health San Antonio offers new fertility preservation technique for cancer patients
October 2, 2024
Female cancer patients at the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, have a new option to preserve their fertility before undergoing treatment. “It is extremely common that cancer patients will experience th …
San Antonio Express-News: How the UT System is supporting Laredo’s workforce, economy and future
October 1, 2024
UT Health San Antonio was mentioned in this opinion article. Read More (subscription required)
UT Health San Antonio creates innovative organoid for advancing understanding of pancreatic cancer
October 1, 2024
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), a certain type of pancreatic cancer, is a ruthless killer with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Most patients are diagnosed at a late stage when the cancer has already spread throughou …
Town hall introduces UTSA President Eighmy, provides merger information
September 30, 2024
A town hall discussion, Leadership Forum: One Vision | One Future, was held Sept. 26 at the Holly Auditorium. It gave leaders from UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) an opportunity to discuss the merger and take que …
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at the new hospital!
September 30, 2024
Here’s a glimpse of the progress at the hospital as we prepare to bring cutting-edge care to our community. Click here to learn more about how the hospital will provide patients access to the leading therapies and research-based expertise.
University awarded $12 million to further develop opioid use disorder drug
September 30, 2024
Credit: Ernesto del Aguila III, NHGRI Charles P. France, PhD, to lead methocinnamox drug development program The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) was awarded a $12 million cooperative agreement (U01) from …