Early treatment of retinopathy benefits premies

December 16, 2003

A study reported this month by the National Eye Institute suggests early surgical treatment of the blinding condition retinopathy would help thousands of premature, low birth weight babies annually.


Expert to present smallpox epidemic scenario Dec. 12

December 11, 2003

“Smallpox Epidemic in a Metropolitan Area: What Would It Look Like and What Resources Would It Require?” – one of a series of presentations of practical public health advice and bioresearch information related to homeland security.



UTHSC professor earns national recognition for community service

December 9, 2003

The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) has awarded Vidal Balderas, D.D.S., clinical assistant professor in the department of community dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC), its prestigious President’s Award for community service.


Children’s Cancer Research Institute poised to become one of the greatest

December 9, 2003

Three-hundred South Texas leaders including former Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. received a red carpet welcome Nov. 19 to the sneak preview of a stellar $50 million research institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC) where top scientists will study the biology of children’s cancer and extend the findings to adult cancer.


UTHSC, UTSA ink San Antonio Life Sciences Institute pact

December 9, 2003

Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC), and Ricardo Romo, Ph.D., president of The University of Texas at San Antonio, signed an agreement Monday (Dec. 1) that provides governing guidelines for the new San Antonio Life Sciences Institute (SALSI), an initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions and enhance their research, teaching and service missions.