South Texas AHEC is pleased to invite you to participate in our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a critical opportunity for community members to share their experiences, needs, and priorities related to health and well-being.

The CHNA helps us better understand what is happening in our communities by gathering information about health concerns, access to care and services, social and economic factors, technology use, and available resources. The information you share will be used to guide local health priorities, strengthen community-based programs, and support partnerships and funding efforts across South Texas. Most importantly, this process ensures that future decisions are informed by the voices of the people who live and work in these communities.

The survey is anonymous, available in English and Spanish, and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Every response matters, whether you are sharing a challenge, a strength, or an idea for improvement.

Link: https://redcap.link/STAHEC_CHNA

The Community Health Needs Assessment will close on the last day of June.

We encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible and help ensure that your perspective is included.

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. 

For more information click here.

Next application deadline is May 15.

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 Monday, 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.

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

Apply for Public Health Camp click here

NCATS Updates

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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.