We’re thrilled to announce that previous KL2 Diversity Supplement Scholar Ade Adamson, M.D., MPP, and his team has been awarded funding for their groundbreaking AI-focused research aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities. Their project, “ Advancing Equitable and Unbiased Health AI for Diverse Populations,” is set to make a significant impact.
He also delivered two insightful presentations at the Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar, a Medscape Live Conference held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas from September 19-21. We look forward to continued growth and success!
Exposing Disparities in Viral Respiratory Infection
Black and Hispanic/Latinx children were more prone to exposure and infection of COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic. The differences aren't genetic - so what was the cause?
The answer could be contextual factors. Darlene Bhavanani, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor in Dell Med's Department of Population Health, intends to investigate social and environmental determinants of disease. An emerging leader in health equity research and a 2022 Mentored Research Career Development Program scholar at UT Health San Antonio, Bhavnani is using her platform to understand causal relationships that underlie health disparities. Her ultimate goal is to inform sustainable, culture-specific public health interventions to reduce these disparities.
TS PhD Student Vanessa Young has been awarded a travel stipend to attend the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Washington. The conference will be held November 13-16. She will be presenting her research titled: Examining Self-Reported Sleep Quality with Cognitive Performance in Older Hispanic Adults: The COMPADRE Study. Congratulations!
2024 CE Hero Awards Submit your nominations! by iims-ce@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science is now accepting applications for nominations for its 2024 Community Engagement Hero Awards.This program recognizes outstanding individuals who have worked as part of a community-academic research partnership (between a community group and a UT Health San Antonio or UTSA research team) for the improved health and well-being of South Texas communities.
Community members, healthcare practitioners, research teams, and students/trainees are eligible. Submit your nomination(s) by November 4, 2024 HERE
Unlocking the Power of Cryo-EM You're Invited! by olsens@uthscsa.edu, wasmuthe@uthscsa.edu
You're invited to the upcoming symposium that will showcase the many applications of cryo-EM in biomedical research across our campus. In addition to an overview of the UTHSA cryo-EM laboratory, we will discuss how you can take advantage of structural biology resources such as the protein production laboratory to enhance your research. Our program features an exciting lineup of speakers, including two UTSA investigators, and we expect strong attendance from UTSA faculty, making this a great opportunity to network and connect with future colleagues.
November 8th - 2:00PM-5:00PM at Pestana Lecture Hall, 3.102B Reception to follow from 5:00PM-6:00PM
Please registerin advance to assist with parking arrangements (for those attending from UTSA) and to help planning for the reception.
Seminars in Translational Research (STRECH) Join Us! by STRECH@uthscsa.edu
Supramolecular Biomaterials Enabling Innovations in Cell and Drug Delivery Presented by Eric Appel
Supramolecular biomaterials exhibit highly useful properties that are impossible with traditional materials but crucial for a wide variety of emerging applications in industry or biomedicine. These materials typically employ enthalpy-dominated crosslinking interactions that become more dynamic at elevated temperatures, leading to significant softening. Herein, we all will discuss the development of a supramolecular hydrogel platform exploiting dynamic and multivalent interactions between biopolymers and and nanoparticles that are strongly entropically driven, providing alternative temperature dependencies than typical for materials of this type. We will discuss the implications of these crosslinking thermodynamics and kinetics of these crosslinking interactions enable broad modulation of the mechanical properties of these materials, including their shear-dependent viscosities, temperature responsiveness, self-healing, and cargo encapsulation and controlled release.
2024 Clinical Trials Scholars Program Open Registration! by raqmail@uthscsa.edu kilpadi@uthscsa.edu
The Clinical Trials Scholars Program (CTSP) equips junior faculty eager to conduct industry-sponsored clinical trials with the necessary resources to identify research opportunities, foster sponsor relationships, gain institutional approval, and manage their studies effectively. Program participants will learn directly from experienced clinical trialists and research administrators, setting the foundation for success in their initial roles as local site investigators.
Exciting Updates for This Year’s CTSP Program!
This year, selected CTSP scholars can participate in specialized mentor training for non-research clinicians and clinical trialists. This new component aligns with the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program's requirement for K12 Scholars to include a clinician mentor on their team. These mentors are essential, providing insights into healthcare systems and helping scholars translate research into clinical practice. Participants in the mentor training will receive a stipend and must commit to serving as a clinical mentor to a future K12 Scholar.
This year's CTSP will feature an in-person, half-day session, followed by an optional mentorship training in the second half of the day. Participants who receive the mentorship training and agree to serve as a clinical mentor for a K12 scholar will receive a $1,500 stipend. Seats for the mentorship component are limited. If you do not wish to participate in the mentorship training, you may choose to register for the CTSP program alone. Registration deadline is November 1st.
Senior Scientist Seminar Series Register Now! by leta.moser@austin.utexas.edu
Research improves thousands, if not millions, of people’s lives at a time. Join Dell Med’s Health Transformation Research Institute for the Senior Scientist Seminar Series (S4) to learn about the impressive career paths and impactful scientific contributions of Dell Med and UT faculty.
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