Top 5%
Among the world’s leading research universities
A primary driver of San Antonio’s $44.1 B health care and biosciences sector
$44.1B
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
Top 50 Medical School in the Nation
$436.2M
South Texas’s largest research institution, annual research portfolio of $436.2M
$142.8M
National Institutes of Health funding (2024)
Nation’s fastest-rising institutions
for research output
1 of only 73 National Institute of Cancer designated Cancer Centers in the nation
Over 600 clinical research projects conducted
and ongoing from 2020 to 2025
UT Health San Antonio is at the forefront of research excellence — boldly addressing the most urgent health challenges, driving economic growth and revolutionizing the future of patient care.
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Where discoveries offer new hope in overcoming cancer
Cancer Research
Every day, we’re advancing research to bring more promising clinical trials, targeted therapies and treatment options to help people survive cancer and thrive.
Where pioneering research in Alzheimer’s and dementia works to restore lives
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research
Our mission goes beyond the science, it’s about saving memories, preserving dignity, extending independence and ultimately giving people more time to live a full and healthy life.
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The Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio represents not just a building, but a beacon of hope and progress for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases throughout South Texas and far beyond.
Sudha Seshadri, MD
Founding Director, Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio; Professor of Neurology
The Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio will serve the communities of South Texas and beyond as the preeminent resource for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care with its leading-edge brain health research, world-class clinical care and compassionate support for patients and their families.
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH
Senior Vice President for Research, UT Health San Antonio; Interim Vice President for Research, UTSA
The Center for Brain Health offers South Texas a comprehensive range of services for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, all under one roof. Our unique approach focuses on the patient, while also supporting their families and caregivers. We are committed to transforming the paradigm of care, discovering effective new treatments and providing hope for those living with challenging neurological conditions.
Carlayne Jackson, MD, FAAN
Chair in the Department of Neurology; Professor of Neurology and Otolaryngology
The Center for Brain Health embodies our unwavering commitment to solving the greatest health challenges of our time. It will be a beacon of hope for those affected by dementia, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases—advancing prevention, delivering compassionate care, and driving discovery toward novel therapeutics and cures.
Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD
Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System; Professor of Surgery and Director, Alvarez Transplant Center; Malú & Carlos Alvarez Distinguished University Chair
The Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies is a world-renowned research center focused on longevity and aging. We are proud to partner with the Center for Brain Health to translate our basic science findings on the biology of brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, novel drug discoveries and interventions into clinical practice through rigorous clinical trials.
Elena Volpi, MD, PhD
Director, Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies; Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine
Where groundbreaking diabetes research is leading to people living longer, complication-free lives
Diabetes Research
Our goal is to enable people with metabolic conditions to live each day with renewed confidence and hope for the future by finding new ways to detect, treat and prevent the life-altering effects of diabetes.
Where transformational research in dentistry goes beyond improving smiles
Dentistry Research
Our dentists are also researchers and scientists who work to revolutionize oral health care by regenerating teeth and bone, developing new drugs to treat pain and advancing global and community oral health.
Where innovative research works to elevate health across entire communities
Substance Use Research
Our researchers are advancing evidence-based treatments for substance use, exploring new medications, therapies and tools to support recovery and improve lives across Texas.
