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.

UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimer’s

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.

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.