Mays Cancer Center featured for its value to the region’s population and economy
June 17, 2022
In a special section of the June 17, 2022, San Antonio Business Journal, experts from Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio discuss the broad scope of cancer patient care and lifesaving research taking place daily at the center and its value to the local community and regional economy.
Novel brain injury treatment tested in 1st human subject
June 17, 2022
An experimental brain injury medication conceived in laboratories at UT Health San Antonio was tested Tuesday, June 14, in the first human subject. If the drug, called AST-004, performs well in human studies, it will be an urgently needed and novel treatment for stroke and traumatic brain injury victims, including those with concussions.
San Antonio Business Journal: The new cancer quest and what it means for San Antonio
June 17, 2022
Drs. Ruben Mesa, Kate Lathrop and Mark Bonnen of the Mays Cancer Center took part in a panel discussion for this story. Read More
San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio scientist’s novel brain injury drug being tested in humans
June 17, 2022
Dr. James Lechleiter, Cell Systems and Anatomy, is featured in this story. Read More
KSAT 12: COVID-19 worsening in San Antonio as FDA advisers move forward with vaccine for children under 5
June 16, 2022
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this story. Read More
Yahoo! Finance: Novel brain injury treatment tested in 1st human subject; drug conceived at UT Health San Antonio
June 16, 2022
James D. Lechleiter, PhD, professor of cell systems and anatomy at UT Health San Antonio, and Andrea Giuffrida, PhD, vice president for strategic industry ventures at UT Health San Antonio, were quoted in this story about the first human test of experi …
Pheo Para Alliance recognizes UT Health San Antonio as rare disease Center of Excellence
June 15, 2022
Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (June 15, 2022) — Pheo Para Alliance, a patient advocacy organization dedicated to supporting those with pheochromocytoma (pheo) and paraganglioma (para), a rare neuroendocrine tumor, h …
USA TODAY: Staying cool during hot weather: As heat wave impacts millions, here’s how to stay safe
June 15, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, Medicine, is quoted in this article. Read More
KSAT 12: San Antonio psychiatrists weigh in after politicians link mental health to mass shootings
June 15, 2022
Dr. Jessica Sandoval and Dr. Christopher Wallace, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, were quoted in this story. Read More
KSAT 12: GMSA: San Antonio doctor helps explain PTSD for June awareness month
June 15, 2022
Dr. Alan Peterson, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, was interviewed for this segment. Watch Video