A decade ago we undertook the mission of raising millions of dollars to support the exceptional work we do here, from research and education to patient care and community service. We did not just meet our goal, we surpassed it. We made history. The importance of the work we do here is vital: changing lives, […]
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 […]
Women’s wellness: VIP access for all Each of us can name a woman close to us who is the light of our life. She could be our mother, sister, aunt, teacher or friend. The light of my life is my wife, Mary. Her example of selflessness, kindness and courage serve as a compass for me. […]
HOPE: From research to saving lives I have waited eight months to say six simple words – I am thrilled to be back. This past summer, my career as a nephrologist and president of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio was put on hold. I was diagnosed with myelodysplasia. I underwent a stem cell […]
What a profound responsibility it is to do this work. Historians will consider this a turning point.” -Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health American physician-geneticist Dr. Francis Collins once spoke of the great responsibility associated with his research and leadership of the Human Genome Project. Because of his landmark discoveries […]
Advancing laboratory discoveries to the patient’s side has but one purpose: to make lives better At the recent luncheon of the President’s Council – at which we annually honor and thank our donors – guests at every table were engaged in conversation by our brightest and most committed researchers about their ongoing work in science and […]
Why making lives better matters As we head into another new year at our UT Health Science Center, we are reminded of the accomplishments for which we can all be proud. We also find ourselves in a new era of some uncertainty, with many questions looming. The economy remains sluggish, political rhetoric is active and […]
Navigating toward success Public education and institutions of higher education throughout the nation have taken a hit. In San Antonio, we have certainly felt the effects of the unrelenting recession. With the completion of the Texas Legislative Special Session this summer, the reduction in state funds for our UT Health Science Center will be $24.6 […]
‘We’ is key in battling disease On average, the discovery and development of new, safe and effective treatments take about 12 to 15 years at a cost of around $800 million. But research is worth the time, risk and expense, accounting for millions of lives saved and nearly $500 billion a year in economic gains […]
Continuing the momentum of making lives better It is an honor and privilege to serve as interim president of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. I am mindful of both the enormous responsibility that I have assumed as well as the trust that has been placed in me to continue the many advancements […]