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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.
April 27, 2026
UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimer’s
April 10, 2026
The BioFest Days brought the community together April 7, for an evening of discovery and connection at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health. Hosted as part of the 12-day, citywide celebration of biomedical advancement organized by BioMed SA, the event invited attendees to explore how research, clinical care and community involvement […]
March 6, 2026
For patients and families navigating that uncertainty, UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, continues to build one of the region’s most comprehensive neurological care ecosystems through a network of expert clinicians, multidisciplinary teams, advanced diagnostics and nationally recognized researchers.
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.
January 30, 2026
A new support group at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health is giving patients with Parkinson’s disease a rare opportunity: to learn directly from other patients who have already undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that can significantly improve quality of life but remains widely underused.
