Over the past few months, Elisabeth de la Rosa, MS, CHW, has continued to make an extraordinary impact in translational science and community engagement. She was honored as the 2025 recipient of the UT Health San Antonio ARFA Scholarship, recognizing her outstanding scholarship and leadership as a doctoral student in the Translational Science PhD program. Her research integrates Design Justice and Community-Based Participatory Research to make translational science more equitable and community-driven.
In addition, Elisabeth was selected as Co-Chair of the NCATS Collaboration and Engagement Enterprise Committee, a national leadership role within the CTSA Consortium. Through her work with IIMS Community Engagement and at the national level, Elisabeth continues to elevate community voices and strengthen partnerships that improve health outcomes.
Rebecca Jones, BS ’10, MS ’12, PhD ’17, is an assistant professor at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and a leader within UT Health San Antonio’s research institutes. A Rio Grande Valley native, she discovered her passion for public health research as a student at University of Texas at San Antonio.
Today, Dr. Jones leads community-driven research initiatives, including a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute–funded project addressing cancers that disproportionately impact South Texas. She credits mentorship and hands-on research experiences at UT San Antonio for shaping her path — and encourages students to stay open to new opportunities.
Translational Technology Resources (TTR) Accepting Applications! by iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) is now accepting applications for Translational Technology Resource (TTR) awards to support genetic analyses at the single-cell level and spatial level. The proposed research must have relevance to clinical and/or translational science.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Proposals received on or before the 15th of a given month will be reviewed by the 15th of the following month.
2026 IIMS Community Engagement Small Project Grants ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! by IIMS-CE@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) and College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCaP) at UT San Antonio are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Community Engagement Small Project Grants. Our goal is to promote, develop, and expand community- academic research partnerships for the translation of science from basic discovery to clinical practice, to public health benefit. Eligible projects may be from new or existing community–academic partnerships and should focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) research or assessment, (2) education or training, and/or (3) dissemination or communication of research findings, program features, or policy implications.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support South Texas community–academic partnerships in activities that help translate research into public health benefit.
The application deadline is March 16, 2026. Funds for selected awardees will be available on September 1, 2026.
Upcoming Events
The Perry & Ruby Stevens Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence Seminar & Networking Reception by ParkinsonsCOE@uthscsa.edu
We invite clinicians, researchers, patients, caregivers, and community members to join us for our upcoming seminar, hosted by the Perry & Ruby Stevens Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence. This seminar series is part of our ongoing outreach and education efforts to share advances in Parkinson’s disease research and care, and we would love to see you there.
IIMS-CTSA 16th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day Call for Abstracts! by iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), in partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) Research Centers in Minority Institutions and Department of Biomedical Engineering, is pleased to host the 16th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day on April 27, 2026 at UT San Antonio – 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio Texas 78229. This annual event brings together researchers, trainees, and scholars to share innovative work, foster collaboration, and celebrate excellence in translational science. We anticipate a day highlighting innovative research, meaningful collaboration, and scholarly exchange across our research community.
Call for Abstracts – Poster Presentations Abstract submissions are now invited for poster presentations at the 16th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day. Selected poster presenters will have the opportunity to showcase their research to a diverse academic and clinical audience. Poster Presenter Winners will receive a certificate and a $500 Domestic Travel/Educational Award (some restrictions apply).
The Basics: Co-Design in technology for Dementia Care Register Now! by youngv1@uthscsa.edu
Join us March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM (virtual) for a thought-provoking session on why and how people with dementia, carers, health and social care professionals, and other stakeholders should be involved in designing technology and digital health solutions—from the earliest ideas through to implementation. We’ll also explore the challenges of inclusive co-design and practical ways to ensure under-represented voices are heard. Places are limited—register today.
Translational Impact Summit March 2-3 Register today! by translational.impacts@ccos.ctsa.io
Join us for the Translational Impacts Summit, a two-day virtual event hosted by the CTSA Translational Impact Working Group.
Guided by the theme “Driving Translational Science Toward Measurable Impact,” this summit convenes leaders, researchers, and partners across the CTSA consortium to advance our knowledge and shared capacity for translational impact.
Through dynamic sessions, attendees will explore innovative frameworks and cross-hub strategies for assessing and communicating impact, while gaining practical tools to embed measurable outcomes in program planning. This seminar is designed to foster collaboration and best practices, the summit offers interactive forums, cross-sector insights, and networking opportunities. The summit will showcase examples of translating science into policy and population health and equip participants with actionable strategies for planning, implementing, and disseminating impact-driven research.
Whether your expertise lies in evaluation, informatics, community engagement, communications, administration, or clinical research, this is your opportunity to shape the future of translational impact assessment and knowledge translation within the CTSA program.
Parkinson's Moving Day Let's make an impact by ParkinsonsCOE@uthscsa.edu
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease. Funds raised through Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day Walks can help support research needed to find a cure. Join the UT Health San Antonio Team for Moving Day. Every donation helps.
Tissue Chips in Space 2.0: New Insights Into Aging Research by ncatsinfo@nih.gov
Spaceflight accelerates aging in the human body, creating a unique setting for researchers to study age-related diseases. NIH selected six projects through the Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 initiative to design microphysiological systems that mimic human organ systems for age-related disease experiments at the International Space Station National Laboratory.
SPEAK OUT!® Therapy by contact@ParkinsonVoiceProject.org
SPEAK OUT!® Therapy, developed by the Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and maintain speech and swallowing. This research-based program improves voice volume, clarity, breath support, facial expression, and swallowing through education, individual and group therapy, and daily home practice. Designed as a lifelong program, SPEAK OUT!® empowers patients and families to communicate with confidence. Click here for more information on this program.
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