Community
The Center for Brain Health
December 9, 2024
Opening in 2025, the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will be home to the institution’s many brain health initiatives to serve the growing need for neurological care in the region.
Advances in the fight for a longer health span
November 15, 2023
The one thing life guarantees is that it ends. But what about the diseases that come with aging, such as obesity, muscle wasting, cancer and dementia? Must we simply accept those as inevitable, too?
Seeking participants for a healthier future
November 15, 2023
The primary health challenges that emerge with aging, such as preventing dementia, cancer and heart disease, remain unsolved. Often, the only way to solve these is by testing new anti-aging compounds in volunteers.
Unicorns among the mesquite
November 8, 2022
San Antonio’s reputation as a collegial, unpretentious place extends to the growing life science community. The spirit of collaboration among San Antonio’s biotechnology and medical device community has its origins in the history of cooperation between the military, academic and nonprofit research institutions.
A Life Committed to Service
December 17, 2019
For Leo Lopez III, M.D. Class of 2015, a brain injury in high school changed the trajectory of his life. This led him to earn his M.D. from the Long School of Medicine.
Our Alumni Family: 13,578 Graduates
December 17, 2019
The Long School of Medicine’s first graduating class was in 1970. Since that time, the school has awarded Doctor of Medicine degrees to 13,578 graduates.
Students Pursue 2 Degrees, Help Underserved
December 17, 2019
Each year, approximately 20 medical students select to pursue their M.D. and M.P.H. degrees concurrently. Those earning the dual degrees are dedicated to addressing public health issues.
University’s Physician Practice Expands to Popular Boerne Area
August 28, 2017
Long School of Medicine opens newest outpatient practice near Boerne for Hill Country residents.
Students Share Nutrition Knowledge with Fourth-Graders
August 23, 2017
Medical students create 12-week nutrition course for elementary students with goal of preventing obesity.