IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter March 2026

IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter - IIMS-CTSA e-Newsletter March 2026 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ en-us 31 Mar 2026 07:46:04 EDT 31 Mar 2026 07:46:04 EDT https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/rss.xml Newsweaver IIMS-CTSA@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true CHW of the Year - Lifetime Contribution Award https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1isi2gu0kpz?lang=en&rss=true We are proud to recognize Martha Castilla, C.H.W., C.H.W.I., our CTSA Community Engagement Co-Investigator, as this year’s recipient of CHW of the Year – Lifetime Contribution Award from the Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Workers (TAPCHW) [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/v7lby5wimpu/external?lang=en ]. Martha’s long-standing dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to the communities she serves have made a lasting impact. Please join us in congratulating Martha on this well-deserved honor! 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT b60435af9f9f488109a2a5385c248035 feature article <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/41/a41a833e423711ff5fbcc7.png" width="596" height="335" alt="">   <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn="assistant" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-turn-id="request-WEB:4a19dc1f-d320-4e56-8d11-881b4345bea0-0"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-turn-start-message="true" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-message-id="c0513891-b4a1-4004-8e6a-cb69c4b06c74" data-message-author-role="assistant"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> We are proud to recognize Martha Castilla, C.H.W., C.H.W.I., our CTSA Community Engagement Co-Investigator, as this year’s recipient of CHW of the Year – Lifetime Contribution Award from the <a style="color: #236fa1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/v7lby5wimpu/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Workers (TAPCHW)</a>. Martha’s long-standing dedication, leadership, and deep commitment to the communities she serves have made a lasting impact.   Please join us in congratulating Martha on this well-deserved honor! </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> Congratulations to Anjali Sivaramakrishnan https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/jhx9srcgaog?lang=en&rss=true We are proud to recognize Anjali Sivaramakrishnan, a K12 scholar, for receiving the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence – Emerging [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1bhgxqgwp94/external?lang=en ] at UT Health San Antonio. The Presidential Excellence Awards honor faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding dedication to education, research, clinical care, and service. While many exceptional individuals were recognized this year, we are especially excited to celebrate Dr. Sivaramakrishnan as part of our CTSA community. She will be honored along with other award recipients at a special ceremony this April. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sivaramakrishnan on this well-deserved achievement! 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 6888bebb4eaac00a3fd38565c7c7c7df feature article <img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/11/48de109e5faf7f932f09f6.png" width="605" height="340" alt="">   We are proud to recognize Anjali Sivaramakrishnan, a K12 scholar, for receiving the <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1bhgxqgwp94/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence – Emerging</a> at UT Health San Antonio. The Presidential Excellence Awards honor faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding dedication to education, research, clinical care, and service. While many exceptional individuals were recognized this year, we are especially excited to celebrate Dr. Sivaramakrishnan as part of our CTSA community. She will be honored along with other award recipients at a special ceremony this April. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sivaramakrishnan on this well-deserved achievement! Congratulations to Dr. Lixin Song https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1nddrdznlj8?lang=en&rss=true We are proud to share that Lixin Song, PhD, RN, FAAN, a valued CTSA collaborator, has been selected as an inductee into the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/omhzext37eh/external?lang=en ]. This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to nursing research, mentorship, and her lasting impact on advancing health outcomes worldwide. Dr. Song will be formally recognized at Sigma’s 37th International Nursing Research Congress in July 2026 in Toronto, Canada. We congratulate her on this impressive achievement! 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 41a501841fdb9f0672af842c3d375dff feature article <img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/4e/caa362ad47f2f2839fcbea.png" width="610" height="343" alt=""> We are proud to share that Lixin Song, PhD, RN, FAAN, a valued CTSA collaborator, has been selected as an inductee into the <a style="color: #236fa1;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/omhzext37eh/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame</a>. This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to nursing research, mentorship, and her lasting impact on advancing health outcomes worldwide. Dr. Song will be formally recognized at Sigma’s 37th International Nursing Research Congress in July 2026 in Toronto, Canada. We congratulate her on this impressive achievement! K12 Scholar Publication Spotlight https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1kk1xzge74c?lang=en&rss=true Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement! Access the full publication here. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/jk798dpmduo/external?lang=en ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/jk798dpmduo/external?lang=en ] 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 6cf87ff362f745691da0da140d1b3d2e feature article <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/09/c5d4523be654e968b5ee26.png" width="642" height="361" alt=""> Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement! <a style="color: #e67e23;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/jk798dpmduo/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access the full publication here.</a> IIMS-CTSA 16th Annual Frontiers of Translational Science Research Day https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1jz2fr4h219?lang=en&rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ei0pzescb2/external?lang=en ] 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). https://iims.uthscsa.edu/research/research-events/iims-research-day/ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ei0pzescb2/external?lang=en ] 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST d37c6542dd35a1ac52cfc84b7f6a92c8 standard articles Call for Abstracts! iims-ctsa@uthscsa.edu <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ei0pzescb2/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/e7/8a192fbf564451152153e2.png" width="398" height="515" alt=""></a> <em style="box-sizing: inherit; font-style: italic; line-height: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe;">  <p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.1; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Nunito Sans', sans-serif; white-space: normal; background-color: #fefefe; text-align: center;" data-end="504" data-start="109">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). <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ei0pzescb2/external?lang=en">https://iims.uthscsa.edu/research/research-events/iims-research-day/</a> Parkinson's Moving Day https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1m1om6lqu0v?lang=en&rss=true 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 [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1dpni8tk1tt/external?lang=en ] for Moving Day. Every donation helps. Click here for more details on Moving Day San Antonio. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/s1iv7acdaie/external?lang=en ] 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST d860c56a79b446a133e50d1c5ff64e91 standard articles Let's make an impact ParkinsonsCOE@uthscsa.edu <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/43/af5bfc00b98027690bcfc7.png" width="526" height="361" alt="">   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 <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1dpni8tk1tt/external?lang=en">UT Health San Antonio Team</a> for Moving Day. Every donation helps.   <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/s1iv7acdaie/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for more details on Moving Day San Antonio.</a> 2026 Public Health Camp https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1ept91ctvjj?lang=en&rss=true We are now accepting applications from rising juniors and seniors for our 2026 Public Health Camp. The goal of this program is to increase the future public health and biomedical workforce capacity by building student awareness and knowledge of population health related professions. Throughout the week, the Public Health Camp identifies and focuses on the 10 Essential Public Health Services that provide the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance. Read more about Public Health Camp click here [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1c18hky92z0/external?lang=en ] Apply for Public Health Camp click here [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/a0u2ao0p1i1/external?lang=en ] 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 5353e1c9d358da32cc02a53082ae844b standard articles Accepting Applications! iims-ce@uthscsa.edu <img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/23/2d20dd58a3c10be13939de.png" width="435" height="560" alt="">   We are now accepting applications from rising juniors and seniors for our 2026 Public Health Camp. The goal of this program is to increase the future public health and biomedical workforce capacity by building student awareness and knowledge of population health related professions.  Throughout the week, the Public Health Camp identifies and focuses on the 10 Essential Public Health Services that provide the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance.   <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1c18hky92z0/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more about Public Health Camp click here</a> <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/a0u2ao0p1i1/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apply for Public Health Camp click here</a> Cores & Research Services (CRS) https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/174od72rmzs?lang=en&rss=true Research Core Services at GCCRI Explore the range of core facilities available to support your research at UT Health San Antonio Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Initiative (CBBI): Provides bioinformatics expertise, data analysis, and computational support for genomics and complex datasets. Genome Sequencing Facility (GSF): Offers high-quality genomic sequencing and data analysis using advanced platforms. Target Discovery Core (TDC): Supports cancer research through CRISPR screening, gene editing, and drug testing technologies. Xenograft & Cell Lines Core (PDX): Provides preclinical testing of therapies in mouse models for academic and industry researchers. Histology Core: Prepares and analyzes tissue samples using specialized staining techniques for disease research. Mouse Radiation Treatment Center (MRTC): Offers small animal radiotherapy and imaging for preclinical research studies. Click here for more information. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ll5juvi0ojv/external?lang=en ] 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 010b2563b5ba192bd111f22de40bdc21 standard articles b Greehey CCRI PhillipsB@uthscsa.edu <img align="center" src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/53/0e47f2c6945227b02262a0.png" width="596" height="239" alt="">   Research Core Services at GCCRI Explore the range of core facilities available to support your research at UT Health San Antonio Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Initiative (CBBI): Provides bioinformatics expertise, data analysis, and computational support for genomics and complex datasets. Genome Sequencing Facility (GSF): Offers high-quality genomic sequencing and data analysis using advanced platforms. Target Discovery Core (TDC): Supports cancer research through CRISPR screening, gene editing, and drug testing technologies. Xenograft & Cell Lines Core (PDX): Provides preclinical testing of therapies in mouse models for academic and industry researchers. Histology Core: Prepares and analyzes tissue samples using specialized staining techniques for disease research. Mouse Radiation Treatment Center (MRTC): Offers small animal radiotherapy and imaging for preclinical research studies. <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/ll5juvi0ojv/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here for more information.</a> CTSA Ansible https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1p3exoeourz?lang=en&rss=true [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/18oerqtxzr0/external?lang=en ] NCATS Updates Mike's Blog - Odds and Ends Gotta admit, the groundhog was right this year. DC is digging out of its second snowfall of the year. Typically, we get at most one snow event where enough snow falls and sticks around to impact the area. This latest was smaller than the previous but still closed schools and forced a two-hour delay for federal office buildings to open. Hopefully, we can quickly get back to our regularly scheduled climate change... continue reading. [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/muq8sr986ah/external?lang=en ] CTSA Updates Cycle XVI Working Group Proposal Submissions are Open! [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1rcjr0ye35t/external?lang=en ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1rcjr0ye35t/external?lang=en ] Register Now: RWD Collaborative Workshop [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/11jlfz7qwzk/external?lang=en ] [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/11jlfz7qwzk/external?lang=en ] 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EDT 1a6d62f9bf07c5037eaec30ad1e61e75 standard articles b March 5, 2026 <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/18oerqtxzr0/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard200/1000322/be/b2bdd2b4a09635fa6762c1.png" width="649" height="78" alt="AI generated image"></a>   NCATS Updates Mike's Blog - Odds and Ends Gotta admit, the groundhog was right this year. DC is digging out of its second snowfall of the year. Typically, we get at most one snow event where enough snow falls and sticks around to impact the area. This latest was smaller than the previous but still closed schools and forced a two-hour delay for federal office buildings to open. Hopefully, we can quickly get back to our regularly scheduled climate change... <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/muq8sr986ah/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">continue reading.</a>   CTSA Updates <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/1rcjr0ye35t/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cycle XVI Working Group Proposal Submissions are Open!</a> <a href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/1oz2zs9m4c/11jlfz7qwzk/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register Now: RWD Collaborative Workshop</a>