Inaugural South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference set
January 4, 2019
The conference will focus on the themes of Alzheimer’s disease in the Hispanic population and personalized and precision approaches to care and treatment.
Childhood Cancer symposium abstract deadline extended
January 3, 2019
On March 3-6, the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) will host the symposium, “Childhood Cancer: Research Challenges and the Future of Therapy” at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio. Abstracts will be accepted through Feb. 7. The symposium will bring together some of the most respected childhood cancer researchers in academia and industry, along […]
Dr. Henrich: The value of an academic medical center
January 3, 2019
Our missions are complementary and embedded in all we do. The unique feature of an academic medical center is that three missions — patient care, research and education — guide and shape its existence.
Happy New Year from the School of Nursing
January 2, 2019
2018 was a year of innovation and achievement for the School of Nursing. 2019 will be golden.
Will medication make seniors more buff?
December 14, 2018
UT Health San Antonio researchers seek participants for a clinical research study to evaluate whether a medication will increase muscle function and mass in older adults. “As we age, the size and strength of our muscles decline. This is called sarcopenia,” said study lead investigator Nicolas Musi, M.D., director of the Sam and Ann Barshop […]
Dr. Potter: End the Opioid Crisis, a TEDx San Antonio presentation
December 14, 2018
View the presentation The opioid crisis rose to prominence at a shocking rate. And the trail of destruction left in its wake has damaged relationships, families, and communities. With more than 72,000 Americans dying from drug overdoses and 2.4 million struggling with opioid addiction, there is no time to lose in addressing this epidemic. We […]