Life-Saving Research
UT Health San Antonio is the premier academic research center in San Antonio and South Texas. From our notable research findings published in leading journals around the world to our revolutionary advancements in cardiovascular technology and cancer treatment, our experts pursue powerful scientific solutions for society.
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Top Stories
UT Health diabetes breakthrough increases insulin-producing cells
A potential cure for Type 1 diabetes looms on the horizon in San Antonio, and the novel approach would also allow Type 2 diabetics to stop insulin shots. The discovery, made at The University of Texas Health Science Center, now called UT Health San Antonio, increases the types of pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.
UT Health going national to train providers in PTSD therapies
UT Health San Antonio is going national in 2018 with an initiative aimed at training military- and veteran-serving community mental health providers in evidence-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Diabetes, infectious diseases early focus of San Antonio BioMed Plan
A study commissioned by a San Antonio bioscience advocacy group and local economic development officials is calling for the city to place additional focus on initiatives that recruit high-profile biotech executives to the Alamo City, bring in more young researchers, and further develop the healthcare IT industry.
Life sci veteran Garabedian talks up biotech accelerator in Texas
The Office of Technology Commercialization holds a semi-annual Science, Technology, Investor Reception providing scientists, clinicians, trainees and students a networking opportunity and gaining insights on biomedical commercialization, licensing, and early stage funding. Spring speaker, Chris Garabedian, Chairman and CEO at Xontogeny, presented on the startup accelerator's business model and its focus on startups within two years of filing an investigational new drug application.
Milestones
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Helped develop the world's first stent (Palmaz Stent), used to treat blood vessel blockages
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Discovered how to increase the types of pancreatic cells that secrete insulin with potential to cure Type 1 diabetes
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Invented the EZ-IO to rapidly infuse fluids into the bone marrow cavities of patients in shock
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Discovered a link between finasteride and prevention of prostate cancer in men
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One of two universities nationwide with a Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Claude D. Pepper, and a Nathan Shock Center
Events
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Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence
Friday, April 27, 2018