Results: 962 news stories
UT San Antonio fellow receives Bahamas’ Order of Distinction
Colton Jones, MD, a hematology-oncology fellow in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, received the Order of Distinction award in recognition of his growing impact in cancer research and his representation of The Bahamas on the global stage.
Study identifies protein regulator of tau linked to Alzheimer’s disease
The accumulation and tangling of tau proteins is a well-known feature of Alzheimer’s disease. Less understood is how different forms of tau are regulated and what happens to that balance as the brain ages and neurodegenerative disease develops. A study from The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center published in July […]
Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all
By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we have lost not only one of Texas’ most extraordinary philanthropists, but a man whose life reflected a […]
UT San Antonio study finds endometrial cancer rates highest in San Antonio region
A new study published in July in Cancer Epidemiology, led by scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center and the National Cancer Institute, found that the Upper-South region of Texas, which includes San Antonio and Bexar County, had the highest hysterectomy-corrected incidence of endometrial cancer in Texas and the largest increase over time.
UT San Antonio researchers develop model to improve machine-learning predictions
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence, AI, has been increasingly used for medical and neuroimaging research. While there have been great advances in detecting dementia with this technology, one of the remaining problems is the ability to apply predictions across multiple populations. To correct this problem, scientists at The University of Texas at San […]
In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations
The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.
Bridging the mental health divide for San Antonio’s teens
For some teens across San Antonio and South Texas, critical mental health support can feel out of reach. A shortage of professionals, coupled with long waits, transportation barriers and stigma, can leave young people without help when they need it most. Working to bridge that gap is UT Teen Health, a grant-funded program in […]
UTSA Athletics to host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ at Alamodome Oct. 8
ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus returns to UTSA on Oct. 8 ahead of the Roadrunners’ nationally televised matchup against South Florida. Fans can join the live broadcast at Rowdy Town Live outside the Alamodome and enjoy free food, entertainment and family-friendly activities before kickoff.
Children’s stories bring purpose to Hyundai’s Hope on Wheels investment in pediatric cancer research
Two young cancer survivors shared their stories as Hyundai Hope on Wheels awarded $500,000 to support pediatric cancer treatment and survivorship research at UT Health San Antonio.
KENS 5: Liver cancer symposium to take place in San Antonio
KENS 5: Liver cancer symposium to take place in San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio scientists honored with BioMedSA Innovation Awards
Two scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), will be honored with 2026 BioMedSA Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience awards. The awards recognize San Antonio leaders in the areas of research, clinical innovation, entrepreneurship and lifetime achievement, whose accomplishments improve lives […]
Medscape: Balloon Dilation Fills Gap for Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Care
Medscape: Balloon Dilation Fills Gap for Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Care
Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime
UT San Antonio researchers are exploring how everyday choices, cardiovascular health, sleep patterns and emerging biological markers may influence Alzheimer’s disease risk. Their work is advancing understanding of dementia prevention, early diagnosis and the factors that help people maintain cognitive health and independence as they age.
San Antonio Express-News: Lower blood pressure may boost brain health, UT Health study finds
an Antonio Express-News: Lower blood pressure may boost brain health, UT Health study finds
UT San Antonio study finds lowering blood pressure benefits brain health
A new study from UT Health San Antonio shows that even a small decrease in blood pressure can have a positive effect in delaying the progression of cerebral small vessel disease. Small vessel disease is a major factor in strokes, cognitive decline, dementia and other diseases prevalent in old age.
UT San Antonio prepares biomedical researchers for entrepreneurial innovation
UT San Antonio is preparing biomedical researchers to think beyond scientific discovery, equipping them to consider how promising research can move from the laboratory toward real-world impact.
Pediatric bone cancer research offers new therapeutic opportunities for osteosarcoma
By Panneerdoss Subbarayalu, PhD This article was first published in the September 2026 issue of the Bexar County Medical Society’s San Antonio Medicine magazine. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancer that grows quickly, spreads early to the lungs, and has a remarkable ability to resist treatment. It is the most common primary bone cancer in children […]
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program
UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has named nationally recognized blood cancer and cellular therapy expert Georg Aue, MD, PhD, MBA, the director of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at the Mays Cancer Center, the only National […]
UT Health San Antonio connects families with resources at Spurs Back to School Bash
Through its partnership with the San Antonio Spurs, UT Health San Antonio joined programs from across the university to provide local families with health screenings, school supplies, wellness education and enrollment resources at the annual Spurs Sports & Entertainment Back to School Bash.
A Teen Guide for a Healthy Back to School
The beginning of the school year is filled with new experiences, from meeting new friends and teachers to learning class schedules and morning routines. Things can move fast and before you know it, you’ve settled into daily school life. This school year, we want you to pause, take it all in, and bookmark this page if you need support.