UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed

February 12, 2026

Donation will target dementia through advanced research, therapies and care Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 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 […]

UT Health San Antonio researchers lead American Heart Association scientific statement on early recognition, intervention for post-stroke spasticity

February 4, 2026

An opportunity to reduce global burden of stroke-related disability Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4, 2026 – For many stroke survivors, recovery is derailed by painful muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms that limit movement, independence and quality of life. Often viewed as an unavoidable consequence of stroke, this condition – known […]

UT Health San Antonio research shows Alzheimer’s prevention potential in pairing cannabis ingredient, anti-inflammatory drug

January 28, 2026

THC, celecoxib drug combination reveals improved cognition Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 28, 2026 – In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and […]

UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia

January 27, 2026

Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 27, 2026 – Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. The […]

New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

January 14, 2026

New therapeutic also could reduce scar tissue from injury Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 14, 2026 – A new grant could help reduce the amount of opioids needed to treat pain for burn patients by 90% and significantly decrease scar tissue from the wounds that restrict function. The $451,857 award from […]

New program at UT Health San Antonio delivers breakthrough care for limb loss patients

January 13, 2026

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Advanced care combining limb-saving treatments, amputation surgery and osseointegration SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), proudly announces the launch of the Limb Optimization Program, a multidisciplinary initiative delivering advanced care for […]