UT Health San Antonio scientist leads $16 million AI, imaging study exploring Alzheimer’s risk in underrepresented population

February 11, 2025

In coming years, cases of Alzheimer’s disease are expected to rise exponentially across the United States, and the disease is expected to affect some populations more than others. Hispanics face nearly double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-Hispanic whites, according to the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging. University of […]



KSAT.com: UT Health San Antonio study links gene to Alzheimer’s risk

February 7, 2025

Liang Ma, PhD, assistant professor at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Department of Pharmacology, and Agustin Ruiz, MD, professor and director of the Biggs Institute’s Biological Core laboratory, were both quoted in this article.   Read More