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Explore the university’s impact on research, education, patient care and the community
A second calling
June 2, 2016
The same desire to serve as a U.S. Army Special Forces medic pulled Roland Paquette ’12, back into health care as a physician assistant.
Healing in flight
June 2, 2016
The Army has turned to the Long School of Medicine and its expertise in emergency care to get wounded soldiers the fastest medical care possible.
Do hold your breath
June 2, 2016
A woman’s risk of long-term cardiac side effects from radiation therapy could be reduced through a new form of surface imaging.
Only part of the story
June 2, 2016
BRCA1 is known to suppress cancer by repairing breaks in DNA, but a new study shows it also serves another important function.
Hope for the sickest patients
June 2, 2016
University joins consortium to offer children the newest cancer therapies not yet available elsewhere.
No cracking under pressure
June 2, 2016
New, stronger ceramic dental implant options are available that rival the strength of titanium.
Fighting back
June 2, 2016
The nation’s top cancer institutes unite to call for all children and young adults to be vaccinated against HPV.
When a skeleton fails
June 2, 2016
A key finding in Alzheimer’s disease research offers clues to possible prevention.
A pox on poxviruses
June 2, 2016
Virologists discover how poxviruses defeat the body’s immune defenses, and the implications may extend to new cancer therapies.
More than a facelift
June 2, 2016
The university is set to undergo $95 million in renovations in the next three years.
Breaking new ground
June 2, 2016
The Health Science Center’s newest building features opportunities for real-time observation of procedures and a discussion-based learning atmosphere.
Delving deep
June 2, 2016
Using a video game controller, gross anatomy students can virtually peel back the layers of the human body.
Viva Fiesta!
June 2, 2016
Patients and health care providers were honored during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade.
Uniting for a common purpose
June 2, 2016
The university and military join forces to better the lives of servicemen and servicewomen around the country.
Building a strong foundation
June 2, 2016
Momentum continues to grow for the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer and Neurodegenerative Diseases.















