UT Health San Antonio gastroenterologist becomes Texas’ first Master Endoscopist

February 25, 2025

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) recently announced that Prabhleen Chahal, MD, FASGE, FACG, the Steven Schenker Distinguished Professor in Medicine (Tenure) and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio […]


Key risk factors for diabetic foot reinfections uncovered in UT Health San Antonio study

February 21, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 21, 2025 — A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for reinfection after treatment of a diabetic foot infection. The study found […]




UT Health San Antonio earns top Carnegie classification for research, doctorate awards

February 19, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2025 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned a Research 1 (R1) designation from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in their 2025 Carnegie […]

Outside shot of UT Health San Antonio banners in the courtyard of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Campus.


2025 Presidential Excellence Awards recipients announced

February 19, 2025

Dear UT Health San Antonio faculty and staff: Every day, our employees work tirelessly to advance our missions of education, research, clinical care and community service. Established in 1985, the Presidential Excellence Awards recognize exemplary performance by individuals who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and core values […]




New research provides key insight into Alzheimer’s disease risk across populations

February 6, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 6, 2025 – A groundbreaking study from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has uncovered a genetic factor that may contribute to the risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that currently […]