UT San Antonio awarded $44 million NIH contract to advance landmark RURAL Cohort Study

April 30, 2026

Effort focuses on persistent health challenges in the rural South Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Fidel Flores SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2026 – The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has been awarded a five-year, $44 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the […]

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

April 27, 2026

Environmental stressors like jet lag, high-fat foods suspected as disease risk Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick   SAN ANTONIO, April 27, 2026 – Can jet lag cause more than just sleep loss? Do quick-grab, high-fat foods associated with late-night or rotating work shifts bring more than indigestion? Those circadian […]

Having more kids associated with reduced risk of stroke and brain damage, research co-led by UT Health San Antonio shows

April 20, 2026

Number of live births could be an important predictive factor Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 20, 2026 – While some say having lots of kids can make you lose your faculties, a new study suggests otherwise. Research co-led by UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of […]

UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital treats first clinical trial participant in novel cancer study

April 15, 2026

Milestone paves the way for advancements in cancer care, innovation and patient care in San Antonio and South Texas Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Jane Alvarez-Hernandez SAN ANTONIO, April 15, 2026 – UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has enrolled and treated its first clinical trial participant in a novel cancer […]

UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims

April 7, 2026

Adding navigated TMS to psychotherapy can ‘greatly improve’ quality of life Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 7, 2026 – An advanced version of a procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate brain nerve cells in treating depression was significantly effective for 85% of active military and veterans suffering from combat post-traumatic stress […]

UT Health San Antonio announces $6.5 million gift to strengthen pediatric health workforce through new Harvey E. Najim Pediatric Health Scholars Program

March 26, 2026

Contacts: Monica Taylor, UT Health San Antonio, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu, 210-450-8970 Eileen Teves, UT Health San Antonio, tevese@uthscsa.edu, 210-450-7239 SAN ANTONIO, March 26, 2026 – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has announced a $6.5 million gift from San Antonio philanthropist Harvey E. Najim […]