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ReCollections program helps dementia patients, caregivers ‘feel seen, understood, valued’
January 27, 2026
At the heart of UT Health San Antonio’s new Center for Brain Health, art, memory, and community come together in a powerful way. ReCollections: Art Conversations to Stimulate the Mind is transforming the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias — and the families who care for them. Through intimate conversations about art, […]
Researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
January 27, 2026
Researchers at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. The tests are available clinically and soon will be tested locally at the Glenn Biggs Institute, alongside advanced imaging […]
Texas Public Radio: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health brings research and patient care under one roof
November 17, 2025
Texas Public Radio shares news of the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 12, 2025. This 103,000-square-foot facility consolidates research, patient care, and training under one roof. It houses the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and offers advanced care for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, movement […]
San Antonio Report: 5-story, $100M Center for Brain Health opening in San Antonio medical center
November 17, 2025
The San Antonio Report highlights the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Brain Health, emphasizing its role as a significant step forward in advancing treatment and research for neurological disorders. The center offers renewed hope to patients and families across South Texas, signaling a commitment to improving care and outcomes for those affected by brain-related […]
New Center for Brain Health pairs expert care with scientific discovery
July 21, 2025
Opening in December 2025, the Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio is designed to make life easier and more hopeful for people living with brain conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke and ALS. This new center brings together doctors, therapists, counselors and support services — all in one place — so patients don’t […]
Texas Public Radio (KSTX): San Antonio researcher finds that cholesterol levels may predict Alzheimer’s risk
July 16, 2025
Sokratis Charisis, MD, a researcher at the Glenn Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio, studied data from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and confirmed that people with high levels of LDL (often called “bad” cholesterol) are not only at greater risk for heart disease — they’re also more likely to develop dementia. This discovery […]
Medical Xpress: High midlife stress hormone levels linked to Alzheimer’s risk in postmenopausal women
June 18, 2025
Arash Salardini, MD, associate professor of cognitive and behavioral neurology with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, shares insights into his research on the early detection of increased brain amyloid deposition in Alzheimer’s disease imaging biomarkers among menopausal women.
News4 (WOAI TV)/FoxSA (KABB TV): San Antonio experts highlight early intervention as key in Alzheimer’s awareness month
June 15, 2025
Arash Salardini, MD, associate professor of cognitive and behavioral neurology with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, shares his expertise on the importance of early intervention to Alzheimer’s treatment. Watch the interview at News4 San Antonio.
Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals
February 28, 2025
Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has yielded critical insights into cognitive resilience, neuropathology and aging-related disorders. Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) published a study analyzing more than 30 years of aging and […]
Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors
February 12, 2025
Five years after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are uncovering the long-term effects of the virus on the brain. Between 10% and 35% of people experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting from weeks to months. Common symptoms include fatigue, memory issues, lightheadedness, and loss of smell or taste. Research led by Gabriel A. […]