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 […]



Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases

January 22, 2025

In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is critical for progress in understanding and treating these conditions. A transformative training program crafted through a collaboration between the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s […]



Trailblazing neuroscientist studies cognitive deficits in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

November 20, 2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of childhood muscular dystrophy and one of the most severe forms of inherited muscular dystrophy. The x-linked genetic condition causes mutations in the dystrophin gene that leads to progressive muscle weakness.  Typically affecting boys, it occurs in about every 1 in 3,500 to 5,000 male births, with […]