Headline News: Scientists probe acid found in olive oil, fruits, herbs   
Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
In February, the <i>New York Times</i> announced the success of a large clinical trial showing that the Mediterranean diet prevents heart attacks and strokes. A different study at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio may have an answer as to <i>why</i> a balanced diet rich in fruit, vegetables and olive oil works. The study, led by biochemist Reto Asmis, Ph.D., focuses on ursolic acid, which could be made into a dietary supplement......more»

Headline News: William W. Dodge, D.D.S., named Dental School dean   
Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio announced March 15 that William W. Dodge, D.D.S., (pictured) has been named dean of the Dental School effective April 1, 2013. Dr. Dodge has been serving as dean <i>ad interim</i>since June 2012 while former Dean Kenneth L. Kalkwarf, D.D.S., M.S., served as president <i>ad interim</i> during Dr. Henrich’s medical leave......more»

Headline News: Nursing program helps caregivers of wounded warriors    
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Like the military members they love, caregivers of wounded warriors often experience dramatic life changes. The severe injuries experienced by soldiers in wartime, including post-traumatic stress disorder, often bring about role reversals in families and a significant time commitment by caregivers. “A Night of Stress-Busting Fun” on March 7 will explain more about a new support program for caregivers developed by the School of Nursing......more»

Headline News: Healthy aging conference set for March 23 in Laredo   
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Community members of Laredo are invited to a free Senior Moments of Aging program on Saturday, March 23, at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Regional Campus in Laredo. As part of the Stay Healthier Longer Series, the program will cover aging-related topics such as loneliness, depression, forgetfulness, chronic pain, tremors and lightheadedness......more»

Headline News: San Antonio Low Vision Expo set for Saturday, March 9   
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
The latest in low-vision technology such as magnifiers, kitchen aids, caption cell phones, and large-number and talking clocks will be on display at the San Antonio Low Vision Expo on Saturday, March 9, at Colonial Hills United Methodist Church. Keynote speakers include Sandra Fox, O.D., director of the Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Center of Texas at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio......more»

Headline News: Dental School wins first-place UT System innovation award   
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
A team from the Dental School at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio led by John Rugh, Ph.D., has received first place in the UT Academy of Health Science Education Innovation Awards. Dr. Rugh, a professor of developmental dentistry, and Sandra Adams, M.D., M.S., from the School of Medicine, also were inducted into the UT Academy of Health Science Education at the annual UT System conference. .....more»

Headline News: Nursing student Victoria Flores crowned Miss Fiesta   
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Victoria Flores and her family have always been big fans of Fiesta. But this year, instead of waving to royalty from afar, the UT Health Science Center San Antonio nursing student will be “showing her shoes” in three televised parades and attending more than 100 official events as Miss Fiesta San Antonio®. She was selected from 35 candidates representing eight South Texas counties. .....more»

Headline News: AAEF awards $100,000 for endodontics professorship    
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
The American Association of Endodontics Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 matching grant to the Department of Endodontics, part of the Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The grant was awarded for the Carlos E. del Rio Distinguished Professorship in Endodontics. The professorship is held by Associate Professor Fabricio Teixeira, D.D.S., Ph.D......more»

Headline News: Sixteen faculty and staff receive 2013 Presidential Awards   
Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Ken M. Hargreaves, D.D.S., Ph.D., an internationally known scientist and clinician, has received the Presidential Research Scholar Award — highest award presented by the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. Dr. Hargreaves was one of 16 faculty and staff members honored March 5 with awards for excellence in research, clinical care, teaching or service. .....more»

Headline News: HSC features National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit   
Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Charleen Moore, Ph.D., professor of cellular and structural biology at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, will present a noon lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 17, in connection with a National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit called “There’s the Humor of It: Shakespeare and the Four Humors</a>.”.....more»