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.
Austin American-Statesman: Creating DPRIT in Texas would revolutionize dementia care. UT is ready to help | Opinion
April 14, 2025
This opinion article by The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken mentions UT Health San Antonio and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Read More (subscription required)
Houston Chronicle: Texas can revolutionize dementia care. UT is ready to help.
April 14, 2025
This opinion article by The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken mentions UT Health San Antonio and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Read More (subscription required)
yahoo! news: Creating DPRIT in Texas would revolutionize dementia care. UT is ready to help | Opinion
April 14, 2025
This opinion article by The University of Texas System Chancellor James B. Milliken mentions UT Health San Antonio and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Read More
Spectrum News: UT Health San Antonio on cutting edge of Alzheimer’s disease
April 7, 2025
Sudha Seshadri, MD, director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Kevin Bieniek, PhD, co-director of the Biggs Institute Brain Bank, were interviewed for this news story. Watch Now
Healthcare IT News: Physician AI expert on new MD/MS in AI dual degree, part 1
April 7, 2025
Ronald Rodriguez, MD, PhD, professor of medical education and program director of the MD/MS in Artificial Intelligence dual degree program, was interviewed for this video segment. Watch Now
San Antonio Express-News: For San Antonio contractor, building UT Health brain facility is personal
April 7, 2025
Sudha Seshadri, MD, founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)