Prostate lecture launches new public series Dec. 2

November 12, 2010

“How to understand your PSA test results” is the first in a series of free public presentations on cancer provided by the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.


Dr. Shirlyn McKenzie receives two major honors

November 10, 2010

Shirlyn B. McKenzie, Ph.D., MLSCM, who led the UT Health Science Center San Antonio’s Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences for 24 years, will receive the TIAA-CREF Distinguished Medical Educator Award at a banquet in San Antonio on Dec. 7.


Stent inventor Palmaz to be honored Nov. 10 in New York

November 9, 2010

Julio C. Palmaz, M.D., of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, will be honored as a landmark medical innovator at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s annual Pulse of the City Gala, set for Wednesday [Nov. 10] in New York.




Traveling 3-D exhibit puts you inside arteries

November 8, 2010

WHAT: “The Artery Explorer” mobile exhibit is an interactive experience that takes participants on a journey through arteries affected by atherosclerosis. This is the buildup of plaque within the walls of arteries that can lead to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 (the tour lasts […]