Research
UT Health San Antonio is the premier academic research center of the seventh largest city in the country. Our research process emphasizes translational science, taking basic research to pre-clinical research, followed by clinical implementation and public health studies. Our research literally goes from bench to bedside, with over 200 studies conducted on average each year, targeting prevalent diseases and disorders.
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Cancer
Our cancer research brings treatment and therapy to patients of all ages, battling different forms of cancer.
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Cardiovascular
Our cardiovascular research is transforming diagnosis and treatment for patients with heart disease.
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Diabetes & Kidney Health
Our diabetes, kidney, and metabolic disorders research seeks to discover better health outcomes to address an alarmingly high comorbidity in the South Texas population.
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Infectious Disease
Our research conducted in infectious disease explores the spread of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses and seeks to find ways of preventing and minimizing the spread of disease.
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Longevity & Aging
Our research in longevity and aging explores new ways of improving quality of life and lifespan for those with age-related disease.
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Military Health
Our military health research seeks to combat health issues facing our military today.
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Neuroscience
Our research in neuroscience extends from single cell studies to targeting specific neurological diseases, disorders, and trauma.
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Regenerative Medicine
Our research in regenerative medicine ranges from cellular study to engineering new body tissues.
Innovation Impact: UT Health San Antonio and Research Partners Lead the Way
UT Health San Antonio is committed to training tomorrow’s talent, who are relentlessly pursuing discoveries that translate into life-changing, life-saving technologies. Critical to these breakthroughs are our 8 state of the art core lab facilities that create the pathway for investigators to do cutting-edge research leading to treatments for our local and global communities.
Fueling Research by the Numbers
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio contribute to leading publications in numerous fields of specialty and continually compete with institutions nationwide for grants to support research with the potential for high-impact discoveries. Learn more about Nature Index
UT Health San Antonio is ranked
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#39
on the Nature Index among healthcare institutions
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#42
in biomedical sciences
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#44
in cancer research
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#47
in healthcare based on the articles published in the highest quality and most selective impact journals across the natural sciences
Collaborative Partnership
UT Health San Antonio, located in Military City, U.S.A., has a rich history of research collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leading to publications in top peer-reviewed journals with global impact. Research partnerships are ground zero for discovery leading to better patient care and outcomes for both active and civilian patients. UT Health San Antonio recognizes the power of partnership and collaboration in research as we seek new knowledge about treatments, cures, and discoveries. Find out more about our collaboration opportunities by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Research at 210-567-3720 or vpr@uthscsa.edu.
