program: M.S. Programs

We are coming out of one pandemic, but the pandemic of distrust in the scientific community remains strong. With every update, the public loses more and more confidence in the ability of science to make life easier. Science is commonly misrepresented, with a significant portion... Read More →

1) Tell me about yourself. I recently graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a B.S. in biochemistry and a minor in business. Some of my hobbies include traveling, reading, and listening to crime podcasts. I’m looking forward to spending the next two years at UT... Read More →

UT Health San Antonio’s new Presidential Ambassador Scholars for 2021 were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at a small luncheon on May 14 in the Academic and Administration Building. Typically held with a reception and guest speakers, this year’s... Read More →

Kathylin Mei Li Hester is a 2019 graduate of the M.S. in Cell Systems and Anatomy program (Anatomical Sciences Track). She is now attending dental school at UT Health San Antonio. 1) When did you first become interested in science? 4th grade when we started learning basic anatomy... Read More →

Hi! My name is Emilie Smith. Growing up, I moved around a bit until my family settled in Charlotte, NC. I lived there for 14 years until I went to college at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). At Ole Miss, I studied biochemistry as well as worked in a research lab. During... Read More →

Your name, program, thesis title, mentor name. Jessye Castro, M.S. in Personalized Molecular Medicine, The Role of APEX2 in Interstrand Crosslink Repair, Dr. Sang Lee Please tell me about yourself, why did you pick UT Health San Antonio, and your program. I grew up in East Texas... Read More →

Congratulations to Dr. James Lechleiter, professor in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy and the inventor and patent holder on technology licensed to Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals. Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals was mentioned on MedCityNews for completing a Series A funding that... Read More →

UT Health San Antonio held its first ever in-person commencement ceremony for graduates across the six schools. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd at the Alamodome. More than 1,000 students — 827 in May and 211 this summer — applied to graduate from the... Read More →