A recent community survey by the South-Central Texas CEAL Regional Team reveals a high burden of chronic disease and related economic challenges among residents of Bexar County and nearby rural areas. Partnering with 17 local organizations, researchers collected 685 surveys to better understand health needs and barriers to care. The survey results are already guiding local outreach, grant efforts, and resource connection strategies by CEAL partners. The findings emphasize that improving health outcomes will require community-based support and broader efforts beyond clinical care.
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.
Applicants Sought for the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program in Clinical and Translational Science Call for Applicants! by wrayk@uthscsa.edu
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS), home to the NIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) at UT San Antonio, is soliciting applications for the K12 Mentored Research Career Development Program. The K12 program targets early career faculty who have a professional doctoral degree or individuals who are completing postdoctoral training with an impending academic appointment. K12 Scholars are selected on a competitive basis and will embark on a 2-3–year program of intensive training in clinical and translational research and translational science, combining an innovative educational program with mentored clinical and translational research. Completion of the program is expected to position the K12 Scholar for a leadership role as an independent clinical and translational researcher/translational scientist in academic medicine, industry, or government.
The IIMS anticipates funding up to 4 new 2-3–year K12 Scholar positions available starting September 1, 2026. For each Scholar position, the IIMS will fund the first 2 years of a Scholar’s award, with the Scholar’s home department funding the third should the Scholar need it to obtain independent funding (individual K award or R01 or equivalent) as PI. A 1-page letter of intent, an NIH-format biosketch, and your department’s letter of support guaranteeing the third year of support are due Wednesday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Application materials will then be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full K12 application due on February 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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.
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 usfor 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.
Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations Register Now! by orozcon@uthscsa.edu
The Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations conference, Feb. 18-20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, hosted by the NCI-Designated Mays Cancer Center and Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center. Join other top researchers, clinicians, cancer survivors, and community leaders and contribute your experience in research, clinical best practices, community interventions, and more to improve cancer outcomes for all. Major sponsors include Gilead, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Genentech, Blood Cancer United, Lilly, and more.
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