Biochemists receive $1.7 million NIH grant to fight heart disease at the molecular level

September 17, 2012

In a window-lined, almost-new laboratory on the campus of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, a team of biochemists will spend the next four years studying newly discovered causes of cardiovascular disease that could lead to new drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of heart ailments.

UT Regents approve move for UTHSC-San Antonio to partner with Vanguard Health Systems on new children’s hospital

September 14, 2012

UT Health Science Center – San Antonio and Vanguard to work together toward agreement on freestanding children’s hospital in the Medical Center

4 in School of Medicine receive NARSAD Young Investigator Grants

September 13, 2012

NARSAD grants propel young scientists’ careers by enabling them to show proof of concept of their hypotheses.

Prostate cancer detection and prevention — including use of PSA testing — topic of free CTRC public lecture

September 10, 2012

Ian M. Thompson Jr., M.D., director of the CTRC and leader of numerous prostate cancer studies, will talk about recommendations in PSA testing, prostate cancer treatment and prevention.

350 to compete in sporting-clay competition

September 7, 2012

19th annual Vulcan Materials Funshoot benefits cancer research, patient care

Childhood virus RSV shows promise against adult cancer

September 6, 2012

School of Medicine discovery is proving effective in overseas trials