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January 15, 2026
Dementia is one of the most challenging medical and societal issues of our time, affecting memory, thinking and independence for millions of families worldwide. At UT Health San Antonio, researchers and clinicians are taking new steps to change that story through research, genetic insights and compassionate, integrated care. At the heart of this mission is […]
January 15, 2026
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and memory, limiting its potential clinical usefulness, particularly in disorders of the brain. Now, a new study led by Chu Chen, PhD, professor in […]
January 14, 2026
New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%
December 12, 2025
UT Health San Antonio received nearly $3 million in new academic and prevention awards as part of the latest, almost $154 million funding round announced on Nov. 19 by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
December 11, 2025
The commitment allocates $5 million to UT Health San Antonio to advance its nationally recognized expertise in metabolic health — an area of research and clinical care that includes diabetes, obesity and related conditions that profoundly affect longevity and quality of life.
December 11, 2025
Research scientists and clinicians at UT Health San Antonio are working to halt one of the most persistent bacterial infections that silently affects millions of people worldwide.
