WNEM 5: Chronic pain, inflammation, and dementia link
December 27, 2024
Sudha Seshadri, MD, Department of Neurology, founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More
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 […]
Revolutionary lipid nanoparticle-mRNA delivery system transforms neurological treatment and beyond
November 20, 2024
Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based therapeutics and the potential of mRNA as a treatment for various conditions has been researched for decades. A key challenge remains finding a delivery system that enables enough of the mRNA to reach target tissues safely without causing adverse effects. Lipid nanoparticles have been studied since the 1960s, but widespread use […]
The New York Times: When Dementia Changes a Loved One’s Personality
October 28, 2024
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, professor and Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research in the School of Nursing, was quoted in this article. Read More
Vanguard News (Nigeria): How Kelechi Elechi is bridging clinical practice and translational science to combat neurodegenerative diseases
October 15, 2024
Kelechi Elechi, a graduate research assistant and translational scientist at Ut Health San Antonio, was interviewed for this article. Read More
UT Health San Antonio ranks among top 5% globally for clinical medicine
October 15, 2024
The race to draw the best and brightest students has become an international one, with candidates weighing options not only in their state or country, but also across the globe. Universities likewise face fierce competition globally for top scientists and research funding. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health […]