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April 22, 2025
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, associate director of community outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center; director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research; and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, was quoted in this article. Read More
April 22, 2025
Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, associate director of community outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center; director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research; and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
April 22, 2025
Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn IV drugs into oral treatments for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could reshape how medicines […]
April 21, 2025
The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cells (M2) that soothe the inflammation and promote tissue repair after the battle. While researchers […]
April 18, 2025
Discovery of chemical endocytosis could redefine precision medicine A team of scientists, notably Zhengyu Wang, PhD, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute, led by Hong-yu Li, PhD, professor of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology with the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute at The University of Texas Health Science […]
April 16, 2025
On April 5, more than a thousand participants gathered for the annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk, dedicated to honoring survivors and supporting those still in treatment.
