UT Health Science Center establishes distinguished chair in burn and trauma surgery

December 6, 2007

A $1 million gift from San Antonio philanthropists Betty and Col. Robert E. Kelso to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will ensure that San Antonio remains the nation’s leader in burn and trauma surgery.

West Nile Virus study in full force during fall, winter seasons and year-round at UT Health Science Center Researchers seek West Nile Virus study participants

December 6, 2007

If you think West Nile Virus isn’t a threat during the fall and winter months, think again.

New resources developed at UT Health Science Center prompt dentists, physicians to work together to fight pediatric tooth decay epidemic

December 4, 2007

Children’s teeth are in more danger of tooth decay today than they were just 20 years ago, according to a report released this year by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Local experts say children in San Antonio are among the most vulnerable.

UT Health Science Center to dedicate 2nd Harlingen building of Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Academic Health Center

November 20, 2007

Dedication and official Board of Regents’ acceptance of the Academic and Clinical Research Building, the second building in Harlingen of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC).

Health Science Center faculty to discuss DNA with Ira Flatow during ‘Science Wednesday’

November 13, 2007

Advancements in genetics research in San Antonio — with global impact on HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia and aging —will be the focus Wednesday, Nov. 14, as National Public Radio’s Ira Flatow, award-winning host of “Talk of the Nation: Science Friday,” hosts a special “Science Wednesday” from the Alamo City.

Health Science Center, partners promote awareness of World Diabetes Day (Nov. 14)

November 12, 2007

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in a joint effort with the American Diabetes Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the University Health System, will participate in a ceremony recognizing Wednesday, Nov. 14, as World Diabetes Day.