Research


Leadership Gift Funding Alzheimer’s Research

December 17, 2019

A leadership gift from Bill and Rebecca Reed is continuing Glenn Biggs’ dream of developing a comprehensive patient care and research center for Alzheimer’s disease in San Antonio.



Sharon M. Gordon, D.D.S.

Alumna Named UConn Dental Dean

October 29, 2019

UConn Dental Dean Sharon M. Gordon, D.D.S. Class of 1991, M.P.H., Ph.D., attained her passion for research at the School of Dentistry.



photo of the nine-member pain research team

The Notable Nine

October 29, 2019

One of the nation’s leading pain research teams can be found in a lab in the School of Dentistry. These nine researchers are battling America’s addiction to pain medicines.



Dean Peter Loomer, his colleague Professor Yvonne Buischi and their team in Kenya

Improving Oral Health in Africa

October 29, 2019

Dean Peter Loomer is dedicating his research to improving oral health care in Sub-Saharan Africa through preventive education programs.



Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., Ph.D., M.Sc., MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FADI

Cariology Expert Excels In Teaching, Research

October 29, 2019

A world-renowned expert in cariology, Bennett T. Amaechi, B.D.S., Ph.D., shares his knowledge and passion for education and research with his students.




50 Years of Excellence in Discovery

July 24, 2019

UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing is dedicated to performing research that advances nursing practice in order to improve health and health care systems. Faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students conduct innovative research.



Anniversary Timeline

50th Anniversary Timeline

July 24, 2019

50th Anniversary Timeline for the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio




New Research Center Using Smart, Connected Technology

July 24, 2019

Research To Improve Care of Elderly, Adults with Chronic Diseases As the School of Nursing celebrates its 50th anniversary, a new technology-based research center is poised to improve patients’ overall health and well-being through the use of smart and connected electronic devices. Jing Wang, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.N., RN, FAAN, arrived on campus May 2018 to […]



Barry M. Beller, M.D.

50 Years of Research: History of Trailblazers Taking Risks

November 30, 2018

Over the last 50 years, researchers have brought national and international acclaim to the university for developing lifesaving devices and medications.




Regional Centers Improving Access to Health Care in Rural Areas

May 4, 2018

Since its inception by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the South Texas Area Health Education Centers (ST-AHEC) Program has been tasked with improving local residents’ access to competent and quality primary health care by recruiting qualified health professionals to work in underserved areas.




Teaching Interprofessionalism While Improving the Health of Homeless

May 4, 2018

Nursing students are working interprofessionally with other health care profession students at UT Health San Antonio as part of a unique research project that encourages them to work as a cohesive team.




Dr. Brij Singh Named Associate Dean for Research

November 10, 2017

Brij B. Singh, Ph.D., recently joined the School of Dentistry as associate dean for research and professor of periodontics.