American Medical Association awards UT Health San Antonio ‘Joy in Medicine’ designation for reducing physician burnout

October 22, 2024

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned the bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association as a Joy in Medicine™ health organization. The prestigious distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria […]

UT Health San Antonio world-renowned expert in BRCA research to be honored for global contributions

October 21, 2024

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 21, 2024 – Patrick Sung, DPhil, director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and associate dean for research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is the latest recipient of the 2024 Basser Global Prize. A leading researcher […]

San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference to attract hundreds with focus on improving military psychological health

October 14, 2024

Media contact: Steven Lee, lees22@uthscsa.edu, 210-450-3823 On-site contact: Julie Collins, collinsjr@uthscsa.edu, 210-218-8746 Content by Julie Collins SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 14, 2024 – Post-traumatic stress disorder is a signature wound of post-9/11 wars, affecting hundreds of thousands of U.S. military service members and veterans. On Oct. 22-23, San Antonio will host an international gathering focused on […]

Mays Cancer Center radiation oncologist recognized as outstanding mentor to next generation leaders

October 11, 2024

  SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 11, 2024 – David Gius, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and assistant dean of research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), was named this year’s recipient of the prestigious American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Career Recognition Mentorship […]

Mays Cancer Center hosts annual liver cancer symposium

October 8, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Oct. 8, 2024                                 Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY Highlights clinical breakthroughs and support for at-risk communities WHAT:         Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio will host the fourth annual San Antonio Liver Cancer Symposium. The two–day symposium will feature presentations from liver cancer experts from leading cancer centers […]

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry earns first NIH grant under new Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research

October 3, 2024

Nearly $600,000 award will address pain from head and neck carcinoma Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 3, 2024 – The School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned the first National Institutes of Health grant under its new Center for […]