2015 Article Archive
Forging new career paths in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Although the path to the right scientific career is unique to each individual, the UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences strives to ease the journey with a range of services provided through its new career office.
Medical students recognized, inspired at 53rd research forum
In his recent keynote address at the 53rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum, Dr. Michael Choti, Chairman of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief for William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, outlined departmental research opportunities.
Neuroscientists identify key cell type in the brain that controls body clock circadian rhythms
UTSW neuroscientists have identified key cells within the brain that are critical for determining circadian rhythms, the 24-hour processes that control sleep and wake cycles, as well as other important body functions such as hormone production, metabolism
Presbyterian Village North Foundation donates $1,250,000 to benefit Alzheimer’s research
Presbyterian Village North Foundation (PVNF) has made two gifts totaling $1,250,000 to support Alzheimer’s research at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Corneal transplants by ophthalmologists keep woman at helm of music magic
Mrs. Diou says she couldn’t have overseen fun summertime events without the two donated corneas that allowed her physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center to maintain her sight.
Some foods and supplements can interfere with heart medicines
Be careful about eating grapefruit if you are one of the many Americans taking a statin drug to lower your cholesterol, nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center warn.
Daily aspirin risk may outweigh benefit
For most individuals who have not had a heart attack or stroke, the risks of a daily low-dose aspirin regimen may outweigh the benefits, say UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians.
Gut check on colon cancer
Being aware of your digestive system and its daily cycle can help you know when to get checked for colon cancer, according to physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Often-ignored glucose value in routine blood tests correlates with risk of type 2 diabetes
Glucose values obtained during routine blood tests are often overlooked, but could provide valuable insight into whether someone is at risk for having type 2 diabetes, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.
CPRIT awards faculty $11.5 million for recruitment and research in brain and bone cancer, biology, and immunotherapy
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers more than $7.5 million in research grants.