UT Health San Antonio research shows Alzheimer’s prevention potential in pairing cannabis ingredient, anti-inflammatory drug

January 28, 2026

THC, celecoxib drug combination reveals improved cognition Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 28, 2026 – In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and […]

UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia

January 27, 2026

Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 27, 2026 – Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. The […]

New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%

January 14, 2026

New therapeutic also could reduce scar tissue from injury Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 14, 2026 – A new grant could help reduce the amount of opioids needed to treat pain for burn patients by 90% and significantly decrease scar tissue from the wounds that restrict function. The $451,857 award from […]

New program at UT Health San Antonio delivers breakthrough care for limb loss patients

January 13, 2026

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Advanced care combining limb-saving treatments, amputation surgery and osseointegration SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), proudly announces the launch of the Limb Optimization Program, a multidisciplinary initiative delivering advanced care for […]

UT Health San Antonio awarded $3 million in CPRIT grants to bolster cancer research and prevention efforts in South Texas

December 19, 2025

Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Jane Alvarez-Hernandez SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2025 – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), received nearly $3 million in new academic and prevention awards as part of the latest funding round announced by the […]

UT Health San Antonio’s collaborative research program unites experts to revolutionize cancer treatment

December 18, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 18, 2025 – More than 70% of all cancers are impacted by mutations caused by a group of DNA-editing enzymes that drives tumor growth and drug resistance. The apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme catalytic polypeptide, or APOBEC, family, is a dominant factor in […]