Research reveals biomarkers for future dementia risk
March 6, 2018
The findings will broaden the search for drug targets in dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular disease and other subtypes.
Study reveals novel biomarkers for future dementia risk
March 6, 2018
Participants’ blood samples were drawn years before their dementia diagnosis. Sudha Seshadri, M.D., founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, is co-leader and senior author on research announced March 6 that identifies novel biomarkers of risk for future dementia. Dementia is a rising tidal wave […]
Nursing faculty Dr. Pickering receives Rising STAR Award
January 30, 2018
She will use the funds to develop a community research collaboratory to accommodate the unique needs of persons with dementia and their caregivers.
SA Business Journal: New UT Health Alzheimer’s institute scoring talent and cash
November 1, 2017
UT Health San Antonio has taken big strides in its effort to position the Alamo City as a major center for the study of Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
Public invited to viewing party for Alzheimer’s documentary
August 31, 2017
The Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics at UT Health San Antonio, in conjunction with the San Antonio Area Foundation, will host a viewing of a groundbreaking movie on Alzheimer’s disease, “You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t.” According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s […]
TPR’s The Source: Barshop battles consequences of aging
February 10, 2017
Just because you are getting older doesn’t mean you have to deal with problems related to old age. Some of the world’s leading research on how to fight the consequences of aging is happening here in San Antonio at UT Health’s Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies.
