Lodge appointed chairman of Department of Pharmacology at UT Health Science Center
May 5, 2023
Daniel Lodge, PhD, has been appointed chairman of the Department of Pharmacology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The appointment, which took effect April 15, 2023, was announced by Robert Hromas, MD, dean of the …
Lodge appointed chairman of Department of Pharmacology at UT Health Science Center
May 5, 2023
Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 5, 2023) — Daniel Lodge, PhD, has been appointed chairman of the Department of Pharmacology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The appointment, which …
Dr. Elena Volpi appointed director of acclaimed Sam and Ann Barshop Institute
May 5, 2023
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has appointed Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, FGSA, as director of its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies. She will also be a professor in the Department of Medicine e …
Community Impact: Construction starts on Center for Brain Health in northwest San Antonio
May 5, 2023
The start of the construction on the Center for Brain Health was featured in this piece. Read More
Burial of Ashes ceremony honors body donors, brings closure
May 5, 2023
About 150 donor family members joined students, faculty and staff at the solemn yet inspirational 2023 Interment Ceremony, also called the Burial of Ashes, held at UT Health San Antonio’s Memorial Park to inter the cremated remains of donors and honor their contribution to education and research.
‘Everything I do, I’ve done for my son’
May 4, 2023
Patricia De La Cruz Graduating School of Nursing student sets inspirational example A single mother, Patricia De La Cruz had to overcome significant hurdles before applying to nursing school. Living in a new country, she needed to learn English, take p …
Dr. Elena Volpi appointed director of acclaimed Sam and Ann Barshop Institute
May 4, 2023
Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2023) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has appointed Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, FGSA, as director of its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and …
Joining the ranks of the frontline heroes
May 4, 2023
Madison StJohn Madison StJohn discovered the respiratory care profession while watching news coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. In those reports, StJohn heard respiratory therapists described as “frontline heroes” in the medical response to the pandemi …
2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
May 4, 2023
UT Health San Antonio’s 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 24. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each am …
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Understanding Aphasia
May 4, 2023
Cathy Torrington Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology, raises awareness about aphasia, a common communication disorder caused by stroke, brain injury or a progressive condition. Dr. Eaton provides information about a new monthly support group …