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Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology assistant professor earns UT System Rising STARs award to further metabolic disease research

April 1, 2022

Kevin Koronowski, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio, received a UT System Rising STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) award in […]

Oral Cancer Awareness month: What you need to know

March 31, 2022

The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation to host The San Antonio Oral Cancer Walk on Saturday, April 23, in observance of the 22nd Annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

Mays Cancer Center executive director testifies before House panel about clinical trial diversity

March 18, 2022

Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP, professor of medicine and executive director of the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, testified on clinical trial diversity yesterday (March 17, 2022) before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The hearing was titled “The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight.” Dr. Mesa […]

Photo of Dr. Ruben Mesa, cancer expert, speaking before a House subcommittee

School of Nursing to coordinate South Texas Latino Alzheimer’s research network

February 24, 2022

Latino voices to shape new studies to improve care, support for families living with dementia South Texas Latinos will have the opportunity to share the challenges and concerns of living with dementia and caring for individuals affected by dementia through a new project of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also […]

Groundbreaking research offers hope to unlock the keys to childhood type 2 diabetes

February 16, 2022

Yidong Bai, PhD, professor, Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, whose mission is focused on improving community health. The funds will be used to investigate the role of mitochondrial regulation and dysfunction in childhood type 2 diabetes, which is particularly […]

Join Toastmasters to become a better speaker and leader

February 10, 2022

Is improving your public speaking or leadership skills a goal for 2022? The UT HSC Toastmasters Club can help. Toastmasters is a proven program designed to help members give better speeches, think on their feet and lead meetings. By actively participating in regular meetings, members and guests hone skills, such as speaking within a specific […]