News Releases
Boeing grant provides low-cost training in combat PTSD therapies to mental health providers nationwide
November 11, 2019
Media contact: Rosanne Fohn, fohn@uthscsa.edu, (210) 567-3026 SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 11, 2019) – A grant from Boeing Co. will fund scholarships for 200 community mental health providers nationwide to receive low-cost training in the top treatments for military-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Boeing’s $200,000 grant supports the STRONG STAR Training Initiative at UT Health San […]
Study: Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration
November 6, 2019
A just-released study by UT Health San Antonio and collaborating institutions shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin. This finding, if furthered, holds implications for aging in general and perhaps offers an avenue to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia in some people, said research first […]
Science Expo Nov. 2 will give 1,500 teens a hands-on introduction to health careers
October 30, 2019
Media contact: Rosanne Fohn, fohn@uthscsa.edu, (210) 232-5998 Backup media assistance at the event: Olga Coronado, coronadoo@uthscsa.edu, (210) 639-6273 WHAT: About 1,500 high school and college students from throughout South Texas will learn how to perform dissections using some of the newest, high-tech, virtual human anatomy software. They’ll also learn to assist breathing using intubation […]
Biggs Institute seeks 10 volunteers for study of Alzheimer’s drug
October 23, 2019
The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting volunteers for a clinical study of an investigational drug for Alzheimer’s disease. The principal investigator for this study is Sudha Seshadri, M.D., professor of neurology at UT Health San Antonio and director of the Glenn Biggs Institute. The Biggs […]
Gene variants influence size of brainstem, other structures
October 21, 2019
Global research project suggests novel drug targets for brain diseases Researchers have found a link between 48 common genetic variations and the size of the brainstem and other subcortical structures deep within the brain. These structures control a wide array of functions ranging from learning and fear response to heart rate and voluntary movement. Damage […]
San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference to feature latest advances in treating psychological wounds of war
October 21, 2019
CONTACT: Rosanne Fohn, fohn@uthscsa.edu, (210) 567-3026 ON-SITE CONTACTS: Julie Collins, (210) 218-8746, and Joel Williams, (210) 837-4015 DIRECTIONS: Enter the Convention Center from Market Street via Lila Cockrell Theatre entrance, then go to River Level NOTE: Conference breaks for lunch off-site from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., so no interviews are available at this time […]