UT Health San Antonio Research

Frontotemporal dementia often affects adults under 65, yet it can go unrecognized for years. New UT Health San Antonio-led research highlights opportunities to improve earlier diagnosis and patient care. Read more: Learn more: bit.ly/4wuFzhH

UT Health San Antonio study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein: bit.ly/3TpkRBk

@alzsatx @UTHSAResearch @utsystem @UTSAResearch @UTHealthSA @UTRGVSOM @UTRGVSOM ~50 presentations at the worlds largest Alzheimer’s conference in London by the #stxadrc.org and #BiggsInstitute team!

Clinical research is how tomorrow's treatments begin. Learn more about participating in clinical studies at @uthealthsa: bit.ly/4bzCPXM

Hands-on research can shape a student's career. Through @uthealthsa's summer undergraduate programs, participants gain laboratory experience, work alongside leading researchers and contribute to scientific discovery. Learn more: bit.ly/4vhMXvz

Healthcare workforce development is also research workforce development. The innovators solving tomorrow’s health challenges are trained where discovery happens today. Learn how @uthealthsa prepares the next generation through innovation and collaboration: bit.ly/4eS1IQR

The next step in our research will include further investigation into metabolites to discover which cell populations are associated with immune protection or inflammation. If certain metabolites have beneficial effects, this could be another path for future lupus treatments.

Major funding! Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, @UTHealthSA has been awarded a $500,000 @UTSystem Faculty STARs award to tackle urgent research gaps in dementia, using South Texas’ unique genetics & environment to unlock better treatments & diagnoses. Learn more: bit.ly/4tXoziL

Microbial signatures in gut, mouth linked to cognitive impairment in older adults 🔬 Read more: bit.ly/4ew95Nv #AlzheimersResearch #BrainHealth #Microbiome #HealthyAging #Research

CPRIT awards newly integrated UT San Antonio to further its mission to combat cancers across South Texas: bit.ly/43IHYZg

Study reveals hidden role of brain fats in Alzheimer’s disease 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4dYapbX

$470 million investments by UT System accelerate UT San Antonio’s rise as a world-class research university bit.ly/43b5dv2

Proud to see @katemarmionsph research leadership receive nationwide recognition! The $44M NIH-backed RURAL Study is advancing health care innovation for underserved communities across the rural South and beyond. Learn more: bit.ly/4u9Mdst.

Congratulations to our faculty researcher recognized with the inaugural Texas Innovation Award, honoring leaders who translate research into real-world impact across Texas. This work reflects our mission to advance innovation that improves lives: bit.ly/4tOqghX

Did you know that more live births may mean a lower risk of stroke for women? New research co-led by @UTHealthSA uncovers this fascinating link. Read more: bit.ly/4usQXtb

UT San Antonio launches naloxone vending machine on @UTHealthSA campus to combat opioid overdose. Learn more: bit.ly/4ukNxbB

Research at @uthealthsa is gaining national momentum. New rankings place the university among the top 2% of research institutions in the U.S. From groundbreaking discoveries to expanded clinical trials, our work is driving impact across Texas and beyond: bit.ly/4cY5FkS

Circadian disruption may play a larger role in Alzheimer’s than we thought. @uthealthsa researchers are exploring how sleep, diet and metabolic rhythms interact with genetics, and whether restoring them could slow progression: bit.ly/4tncPWC

UT Health San Antonio researchers are breaking new ground in PTSD treatment! Their latest study offers hope & fresh solutions. Learn more via MSN.com: bit.ly/4cDSwOG.

Happy Biomedical Research Awareness Day 2026! Join us today, 9am–4pm at Lecture Hall Commons at @UTHealthSA & don’t miss the webinar at 11am CT. Register now: bit.ly/4tjgxk6. Learn how our animal friends contribute to medical progress for humans & animals.