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San Antonio is known for its vibrant and historic communities that include representation from many backgrounds and walks of life. The city is the seventh most populous in the U.S. and has the second largest population in Texas. Its unique mixture of native Mexican, German and Spanish influence is noticeable in the city's distinctive architecture, music, arts and cuisine. Home to the San Antonio Spurs, the city is rapidly growing and noted for having some of the highest population growth in the country. Close access to Texas' Hill Country makes San Antonio a booming metropolitan area filled with sights to see and friends to make.
Facts About UT Health San Antonio
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Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Our faculty are international leaders in behavioral health, neuroscience, imaging research, cancer, diabetes, PTSD research, healthy development and aging, and many other fields. Peer-Reviewed Articles Published in 2022: Almost 1,900 Improving Public Health: In 2023, a $22.7 million Clinical and Translational Science Award was given to UT Health San Antonio to accelerate scientific discoveries and public health applications. Helped Develop the World’s First Stent: To treat blood vessel blockages. Type-1 Diabetes Breakthrough: Discovered how to increase the types of pancreatic cells that secrete insulin. Discovered the Link: Between Finasteride and the prevention of prostate cancer in men.
Medical and Dental Providers
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Organized Research Awards in 2022
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Patents Issued
Start-Up Companies Formed 25
“UT Health San Antonio is full of helpful and collaborative people working towards a common goal of quality and cost-effective health care.” —Wayne Laskie, Director of Clinical Systems
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