Scientists shed light on what causes brain cell death in Parkinson’s patients
January 6, 2011
New findings could lead to new treatments for the 95 percent of Parkinson’s cases with no known cause
Texas Forum on Blood Cancer set for Feb. 12 in San Antonio
January 6, 2011
Texas Forum on Blood Cancer, a free educational event offering the latest information on therapies, childhood cancers and survivorship challenges, featuring leading hematology and oncology researchers and therapists, open to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Medical toxicologist named to board that advises the nation
January 4, 2011
Miguel C. Fernández, M.D., medical toxicologist at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, was appointed this month to the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors.
Hospitalized children to receive holiday gifts Through UT Health Science Center’s Gifts for Children project
January 4, 2011
Hospitalized children will have a more cheerful holiday when they receive presents collected through the UT Health Science Center’s Gifts for Children holiday service project.
Free public lecture: “How can I avoid getting breast cancer?”
January 4, 2011
Peter Ravdin, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Comprehensive Breast Health Clinic at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio’s Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC), will lead a free discussion on breast health and breast cancer prevention Jan. 13.
San Antonio studies seek to understand who – and how fast – prostate cancer will strike
December 28, 2010
The CTRC is currently enrolling patients for three studies aiming to find a blood or urine test that would read prostate cancer biomarkers