CSA News

Rama Sharma – LSOM Academy of Education Scholars!

October 21, 2021

Congratulations to Rama Sharma for faculty fellow recognition to LSOM Academy of Education Scholars!


Jim Lechleiter – Kens5 “San Antonio researchers developing brain injury treatment”

October 19, 2021

Congratulations to Jim Lechleiter for his Kens5 new feature on his company! “San Antonio researchers developing brain injury treatment” Scientists say the first-of-its-kind drug, developed by UTHSA researchers, could prevent long-term ailments associated with concussions and strokes. Author: Matt Houston (KENS) Published: 10:37 PM CDT October 18, 2021


Annette Occhialini – Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award!

October 19, 2021

Congratulations to Annette Occhialini on receiving the Regent’s Oustanding Teaching Award!


Jim Lechleiter – San Antonio Business Journal Article!

October 19, 2021

Congratulations to Jim Lechleiter on this San Antonio Business Journal article!  Dr. James Lechleiter, cell systems and anatomy, is quoted in this story about the advancement of his research from the laboratory a decade ago to testing in animal models to impending first-in-human administration. Congratulations, Dr. Lechleiter. We look forward to the next chapter. “UT […]


Nahin T. Radit – Class of 2021 Incoming Student Spotlight!

October 7, 2021

Congratulations to Nahin T. Radit on her Incoming Student Spotlight in the Pipette Gazette! Click here to read more


Jim Lechleiter – Brain injury therapy advancing toward human studies!

October 6, 2021

Congratulations to Jim Lechleiter for the article concerning funding for phase 1 studies at the company that spun off from his research on traumatic brain injury. Brain injury therapy advancing toward human studies  UT Health Science Center San Antonio spinoff company gains funding for trial in people. UT Health Newsroom Published On: October 4, 2021 […]


LuZhe Sun – New U01 Award!

September 17, 2021

Congratulations to LuZhe Sun for a new U01 Award. LuZhe’s application was submitted in response to a joint NCI-NIA RFA: RFA-CA-20-040: AGING, CANCER-INITIATING CELLS, AND CANCER DEVELOPMENT (U01 CLINICAL TRIAL NOT ALLOWED) (NIH.GOV).  


Lizhen Chen – New R01!

September 14, 2021

Congratulations to Lizhen Chen on her new R01.  That makes two in one year!


Lizhen Chen – Highlighted for the Women In Medicine Month!

September 3, 2021

Congratulations to Lizhen Chen, one of the women highlighted for the Women In Medicine Month!


Dr. Bishop, Dr. Rahimi, Dr. Kar & Dr. Nation – New Faculty Titles!

September 3, 2021

Please join me in congratulating four of our faculty today as they are officially given their new faculty titles: Alex Bishop, Professor Omid Rahimi, Professor Rekha Kar, Associate Professor Haley Nation, Associate Professor We are so proud of each of you!