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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.