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December
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2008
    Discount Spectrum memberships available through Dec. 31   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Dr. Kudolo named in first “Who’s Who in Black San Antonio”   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Study: Vitamin E, selenium don't prevent prostate cancer   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Dr. Roman elected to international neurology board   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Health Science Center receives 10-year SACS accreditation   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Program reaches out to medically underserved children   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Finding could lead to new treatments for depression   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008
    Regent chair announces HSC presidential search committee    

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Want to know what’s really happening on campus?   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Greehey CCRI hosts mass casualty response exercise   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    HSC wins UT System awards for fundraising, special events   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Dr. Thompson to receive Society of Urologic Oncology award   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Human Brain Mapping journal rated No. 1 in impact   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Study will document daily patterns of domestic violence   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    New device offers early warning for congestive heart failure   

  • Monday, December 01, 2008
    Kahn discusses insulin, metabolic syndrome during Presidential Distinguished Lecture   


  • November
  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Health Professions Fair & Science Expo draws 1,200   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Blue lights shine on Alamo for World Diabetes Day   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Dr. Román-Shriver receives national Hispanic ADA award   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    READI prepares nurses to provide care during disasters   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Grant will train medical residents to spot substance abuse   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Fields becomes HSC's second Welch Foundation Professor   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Randal Otto, M.D., named to new leadership position at CTRC   

  • Monday, November 17, 2008
    Diabetes pioneer to give Presidential Distinguished Lecture   

  • Tuesday, November 04, 2008
    HSC's segment in PBS series wins Lone Star EMMY   

  • Tuesday, November 04, 2008
    'Freaky Friday' introduces students to health professions   

  • Tuesday, November 04, 2008
    Use of robotic surgery expanded to early-stage lung cancer   

  • Tuesday, November 04, 2008
    Dr. Cigarroa to leave Health Science Center presidency   


  • October
  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Health Science Center reaches its SECC goal of $380,000   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Health Science Center works to conserve, reuse, recycle    

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    COPD genetic research study needs 1,000 volunteers   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    UT Medicine San Antonio opens Westover Hills clinic   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    CTRC partners with Cancer Care Centers of South Texas   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Bipolar disorder researcher accepts NARSAD prize   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Dr. Bready named School of Medicine's distinguished alumnus   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Damaged protein may impact large percentage of ALS cases   

  • Monday, October 27, 2008
    Health Science Center tops $200 million in external funding   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    HSC embracing ‘green initiative’ with campuswide task force   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    Former Tesoro CEO to speak Oct. 15 about renewable energy   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    New Academy of Master Teachers to recognize excellence   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    RWJF funds nursing project to improve health care quality   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    Grant provides $346,000 for physician assistant program    

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    UT System grants $1.7 million for faculty teaching programs   

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    CPS presents $2.1 million grant for two new HSC buildings    

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    Barshop faculty draw millions in career development awards    

  • Monday, October 13, 2008
    Diabetes pioneer to give Presidential Distinguished Lecture    


  • September
  • Friday, September 26, 2008
    HSC employees benefit from SECC agencies   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    Sign up for HSC Alert; test set for Oct. 3   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    Briscoe Library reception to honor women physicians   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    Dr. Stevens inducted into the Academy of Nursing Education   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    Laser surgery relieves otherwise untreatable chest pain   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    HSC pediatric surgeons receive BioMed SA Palmaz Awards   

  • Thursday, September 25, 2008
    Gov. Dolph Briscoe adds to legacy with $5 million gift    

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    HR Vice President Mary Maher joins national board   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    Med Ed institute educates teachers about health professions   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    Frank Bryant Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture set for Sept. 22   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    Groundbreaking held for campus Spectrum Athletic Club    

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    HSC lab finds clue to mental retardation in males   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    Dr. Reddick named interim dean of the Graduate School   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    New therapy sends radioactive lipid nanospheres to tumors   

  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    President Cigarroa receives honorary doctoral degree   


  • August
  • Friday, August 29, 2008
    Enroll now in Spectrum Athletic Club at the Medical Center   

  • Friday, August 29, 2008
    2008 SECC kick off party set for Sept. 2   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    Three new oncologist-researchers join NCI-designated CTRC   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    Community attends heart disease presentation in Laredo   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    School of Allied Health Sciences now School of Health Professions   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    Depression study compares vagus nerve stimulation settings   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    Silver-coated ventilator tube curbed pneumonia risk 36%   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    Multicultural Conference on Breast Cancer set for Sept. 6   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    HSC neurosurgeons crucial to new Brain & Stroke Network   

  • Thursday, August 28, 2008
    $5 million grant will train students in oral health research    

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    2008 SECC kick off party set for Sept. 2   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Students learn about healthy lifestyles, health professions   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Video game helps young cancer patients adhere to treatment   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    CTRC recognized as center of excellence by MDS Foundation   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Dr. Rogers to lead National Association of Hispanic Nurses   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Dean of Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to retire    

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Therapeutic target identified for childhood muscle cancer   

  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
    Second annual gala to salute former Gov. Dolph Briscoe   


  • July
  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    Dr. William Hadnott honored as anesthesiology pioneer   

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    United Way honors Dr. Usatine for work with free clinic    

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    Researchers exploring regeneration of human tissues   

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    Nature article: Gene suppresses DNA chromosome errors    

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    School of Allied Health to offer doctorate in physical therapy    

  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
    Dewhurst names Sosa to cancer oversight committee    

  • Friday, July 18, 2008
    Genetic variation raises HIV risk in people of African descent   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Laredo Campus Extension offers educational opportunities    

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    University Transplant Center marks 300th lung transplant   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Be Well Center tests medication for cocaine addiction   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Middle-school children learn about healthy choices   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    High-schoolers attend HSC Forensic Toxicology Camp    

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Development campaign reaches 89 percent of its goal   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Parsons, Schmelz new American Academy of Nursing fellows   

  • Thursday, July 17, 2008
    Barshop Institute director receives British gerontology medal   

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Dr. Olav Alvares receives IADR distinguished service award    

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    South Central Texas AHEC holds annual awards ceremony    

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    CTRC collaboration to study inflammation, blood vessels   

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Program retreat focuses on role of stem cells in cancer   

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Edinburg RAHC hosts its first population genetics conference    

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Hurd gifts help future nurses and those with low vision    

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Lawmakers from six states visit the Health Science Center   

  • Thursday, July 03, 2008
    Campus, community celebrate receiving CTSA Award   


  • June
  • Friday, June 20, 2008
    UT Health Science Center picnic set for July 3   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    Style guide explains how to use new logo and brand   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    HSC community receives Emergency Preparedness guide    

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    HSC hires Mary Maher as vice president of Human Resources   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    New Web resource promotes health care innovation   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    Urologic oncologist blazes trail of robot-assisted surgery   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    New study: Protein predicts HIV disease progression   

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    HSC researcher receives top American diabetes award    

  • Thursday, June 19, 2008
    Drug lowers conversion to type 2 diabetes by 81 percent   

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    Dr. Adela Gonzalez to direct South Texas Programs   

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    Perales is national public health institute mentor    

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    CTRC opens region’s first multidisciplinary clinic to treat cancers of the nervous system   

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    RAHC recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members    

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    Study: Finasteride decreases high-grade prostate cancer risk    

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    School of Medicine celebrates progress in MARC construction    

  • Wednesday, June 04, 2008
    HSC, partners receive NIH translational research award   


  • May
  • Friday, May 23, 2008
    Sign up now for America On the Move   

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    Gathering celebrates joining of CTRC, Health Science Center    

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    HSC seeking prestigious research accreditation   

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    OT graduate turns challenges into career of helping others    

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    CTRC patient finds life in experimental drug program   

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    Volunteers sought for insulin resistance study    

  • Thursday, May 22, 2008
    Surgery then radiation reduces prostate cancer's return   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    Dr. Yarbrough announces new regional plan to train nurses   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    Dr. Arévalo receives fellowship for geriatric nursing   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    RAHC dinner honors Kleberg Foundation, scholars   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    Arlan Richardson, Ph.D., to receive aging society’s top award   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    Faculty inducted into the American Academy of Nursing   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    MicroCT of skeleton can ID even the subtlest birth defects   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    MicroCT of skeleton can ID even the subtlest birth defects   

  • Thursday, May 08, 2008
    Study links autism risk to distance from power plants   

  • Wednesday, May 07, 2008
    Community hails Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long legacy gift   


  • April
  • Thursday, April 24, 2008
    Do your part during National Volunteer Week   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Parking fees to increase 4 percent in September   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Five students selected as 2008 Ambassador Scholars   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Library now open to Laredo residents, health professionals   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Medrano listed among 100 Most Influential Hispanics    

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Biochemists solve 3-D structure of cellular ‘fuel gauge’   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Families receive child seats, safety instructions   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    New anticancer drug disrupts blood flow to tumors   

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Dr. Minerva Garcia named LCE's first distinguished university chair    

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008
    Nobel Laureate Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., visits HSC   

  • Thursday, April 10, 2008
    Cancer survivors heal mind, body, spirit at conference   

  • Thursday, April 10, 2008
    Dr. Reineck appointed as an adviser to The Joint Commission   

  • Thursday, April 10, 2008
    Cyclotron wing named for Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers   


  • March
  • Friday, March 28, 2008
    King Davis, Ph.D., to discuss cultural competence on April 2   

  • Friday, March 28, 2008
    Dental School Scholarship Golf Tournament set for April 25   

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Saint Mary’s Hall to present play about ovarian cancer   

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Call South Texas Poison Center for help with poison concerns   

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    $200,000 UT System grant to fund new atrium roof   

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Minimally invasive surgery a new option for lung cancer    

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Stillbirth study investigators plan to finish enrollment this fall   

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Health Science Center receives $33 million for PTSD study    

  • Thursday, March 13, 2008
    Campus Chili Cook-Off and Talent Show set for March 19   

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    ‘Spring Fling’ dinner-dance to benefit Alzheimer’s research   

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Dr. Jaén a new member of family medicine association board    

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Ian Thompson, M.D., selected to lead national committee    

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Dr. Francis J. Giles receives Irish Medical Science Award    

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Trauma specialist Dr. Basil Pruitt receives King Faisal Prize   

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Rodents help researchers test transplant anti-rejection drug    

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Youngsters’ teeth susceptible to enamel-eating syndrome   


  • February
  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    HSC Alert test successful; sign-up for service continues    

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Painless therapy gives hope to skin diseases patients   

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Merger brings SWOG Operations Office under HSC umbrella    

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Dr. Cigarroa inducted into Hispanic medical hall of fame   

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    New medicine chairman plans to build on key areas    

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Dean Froman’s legacy includes major funding for nursing   

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Mouse study sheds light on adult-onset obesity    

  • Thursday, February 28, 2008
    Sarcoma patients sought for study using live-virus treatment   

  • Friday, February 22, 2008
    Biochemists solve structure of TGF-beta, a key molecule in cancer development   

  • Thursday, February 14, 2008
    Regional accreditation team to be on campus Feb. 19-21 to review new virtual case-based learning tool   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    HSC physicians take part in Nigerian medical mission   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    24 honored at the 2008 Presidential Award Ceremony    

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Surgeon wins 1 million air miles, donates them for orthopaedic training   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Geriatrician writes book on comforting the critically ill   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Dental students provide screenings for EISD second-graders   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Laredo Campus Extension names first university distinguished chair   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    CTRC chosen as a site for controversial prostate cancer study   

  • Wednesday, February 13, 2008
    Team reports new U.S. trend in antibiotic resistance   


  • January
  • Thursday, January 31, 2008
    ‘To pierce or not to pierce’ is topic of health seminar   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Web-based weight management is effective, study shows   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Texas Monthly honors Sunil Ahuja; other faculty spotlighted   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    New case-based interactive learning project under consideration to enhance student learning   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Register now for HSC Alert emergency notification system   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Eileen T. Breslin, Ph.D., named new School of Nursing dean   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    Dr. DeFronzo receives Health Science Center’s highest award   

  • Wednesday, January 30, 2008
    State of the University Address lauds record financial year   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    inside.news offers information about campus events   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    Patterson elected to infectious disease subspecialty board   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    Transplant Center’s tissue bank gains accreditation   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    Free COPD screening Jan. 26 can help identify life-threatening breathing disease   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    TB research in high gear at Edinburg RAHC   

  • Friday, January 18, 2008
    Sanchez Family Foundation sponsors mobile dental van   

  • Thursday, January 17, 2008
    Anniversary gift to Barshops creates Health Science Center’s first chair in respiratory care   

  • Thursday, January 17, 2008
    Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long donate $25 million   

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