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 […]

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 […]

Daily Mail (UK): Warning over unsuspecting household items that may be eroding your brain cells

October 15, 2024

Claudia S. Miller, MD, professor emeritus, Department of Family and Community Medicine, was mentioned 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 […]