Voelcker Fund approves $2.3 million for UT Health research

June 16, 2017

Trustees of the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund have approved more than $2.3 million in new research funding for rising investigators at The University of Texas Health Science Center, now called UT Health San Antonio.

Concept Art of a Microscope


Study shows insomnia can be treated successfully in military personnel without medications

June 14, 2017

SAN ANTONIO (June 14, 2017) ― Insomnia is a widespread problem in the U.S. military and the most commonly reported symptom following deployment. A new study published online in the journal Sleep found that cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia , a form of talk therapy, was highly effective with an active duty population. Conducted by researchers  at […]

Insomnia


UT Health Cancer Center announces new director

June 13, 2017

Ruben A. Mesa, M.D., will bring more access to clinical trials, a strong focus on patient-centered cancer care, and an increase in NCI research funding to San Antonio SAN ANTONIO (June 13, 2017) ― The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, today announced that Ruben A. Mesa, M.D., […]

Dr. Ruben Mesa, new UT Health Cancer Center director


National Cancer Institute awards Curiel lab $3.3M

June 13, 2017

Tyler J. Curiel, M.D., M.P.H., of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, has been awarded a five-year, $3.3 million Provocative Questions grant by the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Curiel and his colleagues seek to optimize the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint drugs in treating melanoma and other cancers.

Tyler Curiel, M.D., M.P.H.



Area scientific community, armed forces hold SURF ’17

June 2, 2017

For the third consecutive year, San Antonio Military Health System (SAMHS), The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio™), and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are bringing together an estimated 400 scientists, health care professionals, residents and trainees to spotlight best clinical practices and innovative research being performed in Military City, USA.

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