Welcome to
The Mission

We are the magazine of
The University of Texas
Health Science Center
at San Antonio.

Address correspondence to
the editor, Natalie Gutierrez, at:
GUTIERREZN@uthscsa.edu

Inside The Mission...

A message from the president

Titanium rib--giving kids room to breathe

Keeping the blood flowing--stents open clogged arteries

Shoulder prosthesis system restores arm motion of NFL superstar

Osteoport--delivering drugs when veins are fragile

Root canal instrument revolutionizes world of dentistry

Measuring blood oxygen--small device does big job

Assuring safer surgeries--catheter removes dangerous air

Winning against cancer--research, discovery, treatment
Halting spread, seeking cures for infectious diseases
Discovery may open door to antibiotics for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
Cellular spare parts may lead to help for spinal cord injury, brain damage
Solving the mysteries of the mind
A research breakthrough for osteoporosis
Single molecule may hold diseases' secrets
Extreme close-ups--viewing molecules
New hope for dementia--estrogen, kampo medicine

Nurses seek 'normal' values for children's blood pressures
Giving diabetics better, longer lives
Transplantation team conducts ultimate recycling effort
Delicate brain surgeries--high-tech equipment, new approaches
Clinical trials--volunteering to try what no human has ever tried before
New drug of schizophrenia
Laser vaporizes urinary tract stones
The fine art of measuring bone and tissue
Laparoscopic surgeries--faster recoveries and smaller incisions

Great expectations yield 25 years of miracles (centerfold photos)

Anatomy curriculum expands--surgeons identify new body part
Nurse researcher advises--keep the covers on...patients with fevers should stay warm
Live from our 'studios'... your next college course
Digital imaging--revolutionizing health care
Pharmacology evolving
Author! Author!
Ensuring quality DNA testing
Pioneering bone doctors lead nation and world
Inspiring students, launching careers... alumni laud Health Science Center

Slowing the aging process
Do we self-destruct?
Women's Health Initiative
Taking a ride helps learning to walk--hippotherapy
Small beginnings, healthy tomorrows--the Premiere program
Clinical trials, outreach--changing the face of dentistry
Delivering dental care in South Texas
National team aids community clinics
And now, a 'newts' story of a different sort
International adoptions--life beyond the institutions
Reaching out to change lives
Special health care for outer space--
no gravity? no problem!

The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio

Philanthropy

Kleberg Foundation donates funds to combat TB
Palliative care fellowhip gains funding
Medical alumni honor Pestana
Halsell Foundation creates chair in aging research
Grass-roots alumni and faculty support yield new endowments
Did you know...

New Beginnings

Greene is new vice president
Harrington leads allied health
Allan is new nursing dean
Hargreaves takes reins of endodontics deartment
Kaye named new pediatrics chair
Clare named Medical School associate dean

25th Anniversary kick-off celebration

Help us continue the miracles...

The Mission

Welcome to
The Mission

Inside The Mission...

A message from the president

Great expectations yield 25 years of miracles (centerfold photos)

The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio

Philanthropy

Kleberg Foundation donates funds to combat TB
Palliative care fellowhip gains funding
Medical alumni honor Pestana
Halsell Foundation creates chair in aging research
Grass-roots alumni and faculty support yield new endowments
Did you know...

New Beginnings

Greene is new vice president
Harrington leads allied health
Allan is new nursing dean
Hargreaves takes reins of endodontics deartment
Kaye named new pediatrics chair
Clare named Medical School associate dean

25th Anniversary kick-off celebration

Help us continue the miracles...

The Mission

Welcome to The Mission

Inside The Mission...

Philanthropy

New Beginnings

Welcome to
The Mission