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Research at UT Health San Antonio

At UT Health San Antonio we are investing in our priority research areas: aging, cancer, diabetes, immunology & infectious diseases, neurosciences and population health/outcomes research while promoting a culture that values research, collaboration and innovation.

 

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The Office of the Vice President for Research provides access to resources and services to support researchers throughout the conduct of research and discovery. Our aim is to foster a research culture that drives innovation, collaboration and recognition of our researchers

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Top Stories

  • Microscope

    Collaborative research projects accelerate bioscience innovation in San Antonio

    The San Antonio Medical Foundation awarded six grants totaling more than
    $1 million to research teams at local health care and bioscience
    institutions and organizations, including UT Health San Antonio. Each
    project selected to receive funding involves a UT Health San Antonio
    researcher.

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  • Tooth Implant

    Kotsakis' lab awarded $200K by International Team for Implantology

    Georgios A. Kotsakis, DDS, MS, associate professor in the Department of Periodontics, has been awarded a $200K grant by the International Team for Implantology for his project titled “Comparison of titanium and zirconia implants in regards to peri-implantitis treatment and re-osseointegration. An experimental study in the dog.”

  • Vaccine Injection

    Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial opens at UT Health San Antonio  

    Barbara Taylor, MD, MS, is prinicpal investigator of the local study site, which is part of the COVID-19 Prevention Network. In this Phase 3 randomized control trial, study sponsor Novavax seeks to enroll approximately 30,000 volunteers at up to 110 study sites. Locally, 500 participants are being sought.

  • ALTC at Night

    UT Health San Antonio leads the way in local health care economic impact

    With an estimated economic impact of $42.4 billion, the health care and
    biosciences industry continues to be a huge contributor to the San
    Antonio economy, according to a study commissioned by the San Antonio
    Chamber of Commerce.

Milestones

 

  • Helped develop the world's first stent (Palmaz Stent), used to treat blood vessel blockages

  • Discovered how to increase the types of pancreatic cells that secrete insulin with potential to cure Type 1 diabetes

  • Invented the EZ-IO to rapidly infuse fluids into the bone marrow cavities of patients in shock

  • Discovered a link between finasteride and prevention of prostate cancer in men

  • One of two universities nationwide with a Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Claude D. Pepper, and a Nathan Shock Center

Events

  • Jan
    26

    [Virtual] Spotlight on Research Integrity

    Tuesday, January 26, 2021

  • Jan
    28

    [Virtual] Cardio Renal Connections Conference

    Thursday, January 28, 2021 - Saturday, January 30, 2021

  • Jan
    28

    [Virtual] Research Forum: General Research Updates

    Thursday, January 28, 2021

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News

  • Journal article reviews century of data showing COVID-19 likely to impact the brain

  • Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial opens at UT Health San Antonio, University Health

  • Drinking alcohol blocks a chemical that promotes attention

  • UT Health San Antonio, UT Southwestern get $1 million to establish brain bank program

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