CNN: Growing up in a violent environment is likely to lead to accelerated aging and disease risk, new review of studies shows
August 3, 2020
Amy Garrett, PhD, assistant professor of radiology and psychiatry and director of the neuroimaging core for the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed as an outside expert to provide context in this story about a new study that suggests experiencing …
Fragile X syndrome discovery offers clue in autism
August 3, 2020
Structures called primary cilia – which act like TV antennas for cells to detect signals – are present in fewer numbers in mice born with Fragile X syndrome, according to researchers.
Fox 29: Doctors worried about significant drop in immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases
August 3, 2020
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, was interviewed about the importance of getting children vaccinated before the school year, despite the pandemic. Read and watch the story.
News 4: Doctors worried about significant drop in immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases
August 3, 2020
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, was interviewed about the importance of getting children vaccinated before the school year, despite the pandemic. Read and watch the story.
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Researchers discover a link between primary cilia and fragile X syndrome
August 3, 2020
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio found that primary cilia are present in fewer numbers in mice born with FXS. The research team was led by Hye Young Lee, PhD, assistant professor at UT Health San Antonio. Their study is published in Stem Cell Repor …
Medical News Today: Undocumented Latinx migrants ‘have endured so much trauma’
August 3, 2020
Luz Garcini, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Center for Research to Advance Community Health at UT Health San Antonio, recently was interviewed about the mental health issues and trauma undocumented migrants experience. Read the story.
Saporta Report: Jeffrey Koplan and Amelie Ramirez join CDC Foundation Board of Directors
August 3, 2020
Jeffrey Koplan, MD, MPH, vice president for Global Health at Emory University, and Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, professor and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences and director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health S …
BioSpace: Jeffrey Koplan and Amelie Ramirez join CDC Foundation Board of Directors
August 3, 2020
Jeffrey Koplan, MD, MPH, vice president for Global Health at Emory University, and Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, professor and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences and director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health S …
STRONG STAR: Working to alleviate PTSD in Veterans
July 31, 2020
PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, affects one out of 11 adults. Among military veterans, 11-20% are diagnosed with the disorder in a given year. PTSD oftentimes carries a stigma, making it difficult for veterans and others to reach out and seek pro …
Meet the screeners
July 31, 2020
The School of Nursing hired five full-time screeners to manage high-volume, non-clinical sites on campus, supporting the health and safety of faculty, staff and students.