KENS 5: First cases of omicron variant identified in Bexar County

December 14, 2021

UT Health San Antonio discovered the first cases of the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in Bexar County. Dr. Marjorie David, director of UT Health San Antonio’s Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, was quoted in this KENS 5 story. Her lab worked with UT Health San Antonio’s Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute Genome Sequencing Facility and […]


San Antonio Express-News: Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus surfaces in Bexar County

December 14, 2021

Dr. Marjorie David, director of UT Health San Antonio’s Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, was quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story. Her lab worked with UT Health San Antonio’s Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute Genome Sequencing Facility and the institute’s bioinformatics team to identify the cases. Read story



KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio oncologist answers viewer questions in light of breast cancer symposium

December 13, 2021

Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, breast oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center for patient care services within the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, answered viewer questions live on KSAT 12’s Q&A segment. She discussed different aspects of breast cancer including screening guidelines, research being done and the latest advancements for patients diagnosed with breast […]


Drugs.com: Fear keeps some cancer patients from getting COVID vaccine

December 10, 2021

This Drugs.com article is about a survey conducted by the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, in collaboration with clinical partner University Health, that shows cancer patients are at risk for serious COVID-19 illness, but some are still afraid to get vaccinated against the virus. Read story


HealthDay: Fear keeps some cancer patients from getting COVID vaccine

December 10, 2021

This HealthDay article is about a survey conducted by the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, in collaboration with clinical partner University Health, that shows cancer patients are at risk for serious COVID-19 illness, but some are still afraid to get vaccinated against the virus. Read story