Fall 2013 - Mission magazine | UT Health Science Center San Antonio

Guiding Latinas to good health

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Leslie Myatt, Ph.D. (pictured left), and Ildiko Agoston, M.D.

Model of excellence in women's health

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Gregory Aune, M.D., Ph.D., is pictured with his wife, Christine Aune, M.D., and his children: 10-year-old twins Emma and Noah (seated) and 5-year-old twins Sophia and Elijah (standing).

Taking it to heart

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President Henrich joins Irene Chapa, Ph.D. (far left), and Sophia Piña, Ph.D. (right), in welcoming incoming high school students Clover Moten (left) and Karen Jimenez to the Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy. Thanks to The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund, the program is successfully preparing students for college while developing the next generation of biomedical scientists. More than 60 percent of the students in the program are female this year. Faculty members Drs. Chapa and Piña lead the program. Since 2007, the Voelcker Fund has generously supported biomedical research and education at the UT Health Science Center.

A message from the president

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In Memoriam Frank Harrison, M.D., Ph.D. 1913 – 2013

In Memoriam: First president was innovator

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Leslie Myatt, Ph.D.

Center for Excellence in Women’s Health launched

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Ildiko Agoston, M.D., FACC

VIP care: without the VIP price tag

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Elizabeth Casiano, M.D.

Women’s liberation: Doctor relieves disconcerting disorders

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Xin-Yun Lu, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Xin-Yun Lu: Mentor, mom, scientist

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Cancer

Women scientists lead efforts to fight cancer

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Mary Henrich, co-chair, Council for Excellence in Women’s Health

Join the Council for Excellence in Women's Health

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A Patient Navigation Manual for Latino Audiences: The Redes En Acción Experience

What is a patient navigator?

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West Side Pride

West Side pride

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CTRC

From lab to clinic: Cancer survivors, patients benefit at CTRC

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Veronica Hargrove, Ph.D., M.S.

Hargrove is trailblazer in forensics field

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Alumnus Jorge A. Alvarez, M.D., congratulates his wife, Rebecca, after she crosses the Boston Marathon finish line. Despite the shock of the tragedy that occurred thereafter, Dr. Alvarez took immediate action to help the injured.

Alumnus serves, saves in Boston attack

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Several responders from the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force, including two from the UT Health Science Center, visit with Gov. Rick Perry in West following the fire and explosion at the fertilizer plant. Emily Kidd, M.D., is on the first row on the left and Todd Bergbacher, D.O., is third from the left in the back row next to Gov. Perry, who is wearing the tan shirt.

Faculty members respond to disaster in West

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Annabelle Jones

Survivor + Activist = Philanthropist

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Artwork by Cody Vance, PTSD artwork puzzle

DoD, VA approve $45 million in quest for PTSD cure

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United States Army, helicopter, flight medic training, military

Emergency Health Sciences receives $8.3 million to train flight medics

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Dr. Henrich thanks Kevin C. Moriarty (right), president and chief executive officer of Methodist Healthcare Ministries

Methodist Healthcare Ministries funds new emergency medicine residency program

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Center for Oral Health Care & Research

Support the Center for Oral Health Care & Research

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(Left to right) Nursing Advisory Committee Chair Gregg Muenster stands with keynote speaker Maria Wellisch, RN, B.B.A., LNFA, and School of Nursing Dean Eileen T. Breslin, Ph.D., RN, FAAN.

Nurses, students, community members encouraged to preserve ‘spirit of nursing’

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Graciela Cigarroa (left), wife of UT System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., meets author Sandra Cisneros at last year’s Book & Author Luncheon.

22nd Annual San Antonio Express-News Book & Author Luncheon is Nov. 12

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Awards with stars

Appointments and awards

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Monument UT Health Science Center San Antonio

Health Science Center faculty represented in national organizations

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School of Medicine

Health Science Center School of Medicine represented in national organizations

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