Molecule shows potential to combat treatment resistance in brain tumor glioblastoma

May 17, 2023

Glioblastoma-impacted mice lived longer when treated with combination of molecule drug and chemotherapy agent Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 17, 2023) — Glioblastoma (GBM), a highly devastating brain tumor, has long posed challenges as effective treatments have remained elusive. Despite responding initially to treatment, GBM patients often experience therapy resistance leading to […]

Second round of pláticas on dementia concerns to begin soon

May 8, 2023

The School of Nursing will host the first of a series of community pláticas in South Texas to learn from communities how they have been impacted by dementia.

Think Science live Q&A to explore dementia in South Texas

May 5, 2023

Texas Public Radio will partner with UT Health San Antonio to serve the community at the next Think Science live program, sharing the latest information about the connections between brain and body health and new developments in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Construction underway on first-of-its-kind Center for Brain Health at UT Health Science Center San Antonio

May 2, 2023

$100 million comprehensive research and patient care center will offer the latest advancing therapies for dementia and all neurologic disorders Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 2, 2023) — Amid a rising tsunami of needed care for dementia and other neurologic diseases, construction began this week on the $100 million Center for Brain […]

UT Health San Antonio responds to coming tsunami of dementia and other brain health challenges

May 1, 2023

This spring, UT Health San Antonio announced it will build a $100 million Center for Brain Health to enhance its Biggs Institute and the Department of Neurology of its Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.