Study reveals hidden role of brain fats in Alzheimer’s disease
May 21, 2026
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has focused almost exclusively on harmful proteins in the brain. But scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio are taking a new approach to how the disease is understood and treated.
Microbial signatures in gut, mouth linked to cognitive impairment in older adults
May 20, 2026
The human body hosts vast communities of bacteria that influence health in ways scientists are only beginning to fully understand. In recent years, scientists have turned increasing attention to microbiomes as potential contributors to brain health and neurodegenerative disease.
UT System $500,000 Faculty STARs award fuels UT San Antonio researcher’s mission to unravel dementia in South Texas
May 7, 2026
Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has been awarded a $500,000 UT System Faculty STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) award to tackle urgent research gaps in dementia. Sout …
UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimer’s
April 27, 2026
UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimer’s
UT San Antonio team studies circadian disruption’s role in Alzheimer’s disease
April 21, 2026
The University of Texas at San Antonio was recently awarded a highly competitive Alzheimer’s Association research grant to investigate the gene-environment interaction and how it may contribute to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The grant will begin in April and provides $200,000 to fund the study over the next three years.
BioFest Days event spotlights innovation at Center for Brain Health
April 10, 2026
Agustín Ruiz, MD, PhD, biological core director with the Biggs Institute, speaks April 7 during a BioMed SA BioFest Days event at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health. The BioFest Days brought the community together April 7, for an …
UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed
February 12, 2026
UT Health San Antonio has announced a $5 million gift from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed to advance its Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. The gift will address a pressing need to find critical solutions for individuals facing dementia, a prevalent disease facing many residents across South Texas.
UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
January 27, 2026
Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear.
Researchers explore genetic roots, new diagnostic tools for early-onset dementia
January 15, 2026
Dementia is one of the most challenging medical and societal issues of our time, affecting memory, thinking and independence for millions of families worldwide. At UT Health San Antonio, researchers and clinicians are taking new steps to change that st …
THC-anti-inflammatory drug pairing shows Alzheimer’s prevention potential
January 15, 2026
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and memory, limiting its potential clinical usefulness.