UT Health San Antonio appoints Anthony Francis as associate vice president for innovation and development

April 10, 2024

Renowned international leader in translating research to market Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has appointed Anthony Francis, a renowned leader in translating research to market opportunity, as associate vice president for innovation and development […]

South Texans ready to lace up and conquer cancer at annual ‘Give Cancer the Boot’

April 4, 2024

Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT:         The Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, is taking steps to conquer cancer with its 7th annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk. The event will be […]

UT Health San Antonio establishes Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders

April 3, 2024

Pioneering initiative advances research, treatment, recovery support and education Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 3, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is establishing the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing research, education […]

Dr. Boris Zelle earns 2024 Diversity Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

April 1, 2024

Has led several studies revealing barriers to care for the underserved Contact: Steve Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 1, 2024 – Boris A. Zelle, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, professor, vice-chair of research and chief of orthopaedic trauma in the Department of Orthopaedics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health […]

Study discovers how a magnesium cellular transport ‘pump’ called ERMA plays a vital role in cardiac function

March 28, 2024

Managing the mineral’s pathway could be key to new therapies Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2024 – Magnesium is a mineral critical to a wide range of biological functions, and a new study takes aim at how it’s transported to address cardiac dysfunction and other diseases, opening new possibilities for […]

Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

March 27, 2024

Researchers suggest screening to determine risk Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 – Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health […]