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WOAI TV (News 4): Austin’s deadliest opioid overdose spike in a decade raises alarm in San Antonio
Tara Karns-Wright, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and senior director of Be Well Texas, a statewide substance use treatment initiative of UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
$11 million NIH grant awarded for five-year investigation of novel oral chlamydia vaccine
The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection received more than $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding through a five-year U01 grant in April 2024. “We are excited about receiving the U01 award because it will enable us to move our basic microbiology and immunology bench research work […]
News Medical: STRONG STAR Consortium awarded $17M for traumatic brain injury and psychological health research
Alan Peterson, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, director, South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR, was quoted in this article. Read More
Science Magazine: STRONG STAR Consortium secures $17 million in DOD research funding for brain injuries, PTSD and more
Alan Peterson, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, director, South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR, was quoted in this article. Read More
yahoo!finance: UT Health San Antonio-led STRONG STAR Consortium secures $17 million in DOD research funding for brain injuries, PTSD and more
Alan Peterson, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, director, South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR, was quoted in this artticle. Read More
San Antonio Current: San Antonio facility wins $17 million military contract to study traumatic brain injury
Alan Peterson, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, director, South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR, was quoted in this artticle. Read More
KSAT 12: $17 million goes to local researchers studying military PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, suicide
Alan Peterson, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, director, South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience, or STRONG STAR, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
STRONG STAR Consortium secures $17 million in DOD research funding for brain injuries, PTSD and more
UT Health San Antonio-led studies will involve national collaboration In a recent round of grant awards, the U.S. Department of Defense selected the STRONG STAR Consortium based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) for a total of $17 million in funding to launch eight new research […]
2024 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized
UT Health San Antonio’s 2024 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by Acting President Robert Hromas, MD, FACP, on April 23. Hromas, with assistance from the deans and associate deans from the schools, presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements at the Academic and Administration Building, Room 302, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 […]
Lab professionals celebrated during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
The department of pathology and laboratory medicine celebrated National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 14–20 with games, prizes and goodies each day of the week — from bagels, cookies and donuts to pizza and friendship bracelets. National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists whose support was […]
KSAT 12: Fiesta’s here: How to stay on a healthy eating plan during festivities
Nora Kwiatkowski, MS, RD, senior dietitian, department of medicine, division of endocrinology, was featured in this news segment. Watch Now
Yahoo!life: Social Media Claims This FDA-Approved Pill Can Slow Down Aging. Can it?
Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, director, Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and professor of medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More
The Washington Post: How a cheap, generic drug became a darling of longevity enthusiasts
Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, director, Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and professor of medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
Huffington Post: Social Media Claims This FDA-Approved Pill Can Slow Down Aging. Can it?
Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, director, Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and professor of medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More
KENS 5: Working from home is resulting in a condition called “Bed Rotting”
Kristi Pruiksma, PhD, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
MSN.com | UT Health study: If you react to certain chemicals, you could prevent autism, ADHD in your kids
Claudia S. Miller, MD, professor emeritus, department of family and community medicine, was quoted in this article. Read More
San Antonio Express-News | UT Health study: If you react to certain chemicals, you could prevent autism, ADHD in your kids
Claudia S. Miller, MD, professor emeritus, department of family and community medicine, was interviewed for this article. Read More
Texas Public Radio: In the grip of a heart attack — How to recognize the signs and react
Allen Anderson, MD, FACC, chief, cardiology division, and professor of medicine, was interviewed for this program. Listen Now
KSAT 12: Coverage of the 2024 Bi-National Obesity and Metabolic Symposium
Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, chief, endocrinology division, and associate professor of medicine, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
UT Health San Antonio receives nearly $4 million for trauma research, patient care
Written by Claire Kowalick The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) was awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4). TRC4 is a University of Texas System initiative that works to support trauma care research and improve patient […]