“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded.” For decades, the verse of 19th century American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson has rung true for many who reach out to help others in need. Bill Greehey is among those. Some might say Greehey is the epitome of […]
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has designated a Health Science Center researcher’s work as among the most significant practice-changing studies of 2013. The long-term follow-up to a groundbreaking finasteride study of 19,000 men, both of which were led by Cancer Therapy & Research Center Director Ian M. Thompson Jr., M.D., confirms that a drug […]
Alumnus gives back through mentoring and more Implementing an externship was a longtime dream of James L. “Larry” Holly, M.D., Class of 1973. This past summer, his vision of educating students and serving on the faculty came to fruition when Summer Scavone, a fourth-year medical student, entered his practice, South East Texas Medical Associates (SETMA), […]
Donors’ generosity makes our missions possible As the new year begins, we are reminded that it is our commitment to transformational research, education, clinical care and community service that animates each of our endeavors at the UT Health Science Center. A critical factor facilitating our success is the enthusiastic, heartfelt support of our donors. Throughout […]
When Harold McDonald was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer, rather than “just get his affairs in order” as was suggested, he decided to fight the disease. With treatment at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center, he was able to spend more quality time with his family and participated […]
Nearly 1,100 people — the largest group ever — attended the San Antonio Express News Book & Author Luncheon benefiting the Institute for Drug Development (IDD). IDD is the Phase I Clinical Research program of the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC), part of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. Preliminary figures show that […]
For the fifth consecutive year, Saks Fifth Avenue San Antonio selected the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center as the beneficiary of its Key to the Cure charity shopping weekend in October. Saks donated a percentage of its store sales during the four days of shopping and 100 percent […]
George Crawford, M.D., MACP, professor of medicine and associate director of the Internal Medicine Program, was elected governor of the Southern Texas Region of the American College of Physicians (ACP). He will be installed as the governor-elect at the national ACP meeting in April 2014. Dr. Crawford is board certified in internal medicine and […]
Frank Weaker, Ph.D., professor of cellular and structural biology, has authored “Structures of the Head and Neck,” a brilliantly illustrated book for dental hygiene and dental assisting students and teachers. Dr. Weaker is co-course director for Dental Histology and course director for Structures of the Head and Neck that is taught to first-year dental and […]
More than 350 turned out this fall for the 20th annual Vulcan Funshoot which this year raised more than $169,000 in net proceeds for the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center. The sporting clay fundraiser has been a labor of love since 1994 for the employees and leaders of […]