Courage Over Cancer

Key DNA complex connected to PARP inhibitor cancer-drug resistance discovered

Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have made one of the most important discoveries to date in the study and treatment of BRCA1-deficient cancers and drug resistance. Approximately one in 300 Americans have a pathogenic mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, placing them at an […]

CPRIT awards UT Health San Antonio $3.4 million to increase HPV vaccination rates in Bexar County, develop transformative technologies targeting drug-resistant cancers

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) received $3,395,970 in new academic research and prevention awards as part of the latest $98 million funding round announced on May 21 by the Cancer Research Prevention Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The state agency, which focuses on funding evidence-based cancer […]

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry promotes lifesaving with Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Nina Murray admits she was “one of those people” who rarely went to the dentist. But going, when she did, might have saved her life. Last September, she detected what she first thought was an ulcer inside her right cheek, but it quickly turned into a hard lump and started hurting. “Something’s not right,” she […]

Siblings in remission race to honor everyday cancer heroes – and each other

More than $80,000 was raised during this year's Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk to support cancer patients and their families. For survivors, the race was about something more personal: celebrating life, one step at a time.

UT Health San Antonio scientists pioneer drug-discovery breakthrough for large and polar drugs

Discovery of chemical endocytosis could redefine precision medicine A team of scientists, notably Zhengyu Wang, PhD, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute, led by Hong-yu Li, PhD, professor of medicinal chemistry and chemical biology with the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute at The University of Texas Health Science […]

Siblings in remission race to honor everyday cancer heroes — and each other

On April 5, more than a thousand participants gathered for the annual Give Cancer the Boot Survivorship 5K and 1-Mile Walk, dedicated to honoring survivors and supporting those still in treatment.