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Winter 2019

tiny molecules attack cancer cell
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Tiny molecule has big effect in childhood brain cancer

A new study has found that a molecule thousands of times smaller than a gene is able to kill medulloblastoma, the most common childhood brain cancer.

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shrinking brain
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by sansom

Stress might be shrinking your brain

The increasing stress of modern life is a growing concern to researchers studying cognitive decline.

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Rodent Kidney Extracellular Scaffold
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by Lety Laurel

The essence of research

What does research look like to you? In the university’s first Image of Research Photography Competition, 21 students provided an intimate look into the depths of their research.

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white coat ceremony
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

A moment in history

The School of Nursing’s first-ever White Coat ceremonies were the beginning of a new tradition. They also marked a historical moment.

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graphic showing pink female image reading 76% and blue male image reading 24%
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Breaking the mold

The School of Health Professions is the first state-supported educational program in Texas to offer an entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

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Dr. Peter Loomer
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Dean appointed to School of Dentistry

Peter M. Loomer has been named dean of the School of Dentistry. He began Feb. 1.

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fight cancer
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by sansom

Fighting back against cancer

Four projects promoting the fight against cancer at UT Health San Antonio received a multimillion dollar boost. 

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nursing student
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Specializing in primary care

The School of Nursing has a new bachelor’s degree specializing in primary care. Classes will begin summer 2019.

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Map
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Going global

An educational initiative between UT Health San Antonio and a university in Mexico gains UN approval for its work to improve nursing education and health care on both sides of the border.

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students in clinic
April 25, 2019April 26, 2019  by contributor

Among the top

The Long School of Medicine was recognized as a finalist for the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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