Scientists create first mouse model with complete, functional human immune system

July 5, 2024

Written by Claire Kowalick A breakthrough for biomedical research promises new insight into immunotherapy development and disease modeling. Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have created a humanized mouse model with a human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome that is capable of mounting specific antibody responses. The scientists […]

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UT Health San Antonio’s new hospital features state-of-the-art technology

June 27, 2024

  Wireless smart beds designed to improve patient safety; robots that can retrieve and deliver supplies, specimens, medications, and equipment to staff; delivering innovative patient care through virtual nursing; and using technology that can guide visitors from the parking lot to the front door to alert staff of their arrival— these are among the many […]



New hospital will feature museum-quality artwork by local, regional artists

June 26, 2024

  Spending time in and out of hospitals as a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Kate Sheerin is well acquainted with the lack of good art on hospital walls. “I remember one room I spent a lot of time in looking at Raggedy Ann and Andy over and over. It’s almost the only thing I […]



UT Health San Antonio ranks top 10 nationally as fastest-rising institution for research output

June 26, 2024

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been rated number six of the top rising 25 institutions in North America, according to Nature Index, a database of author affiliations and institutional relationships. Nature Index tracks contributions to research […]