A UTSA researcher has been awarded a grant to create computer models that can predict and address the complex factors contributing to food insecurity in West Africa. The project aims to produce sustainable food security solutions for the region.
The UTSA and Alamo Colleges partnership provides a 10-week Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) CIMA Undergraduate Research Program, funded by a $1.5 million NSF grant. Students work alongside UTSA faculty mentors on research projects in various STEM fields.
The San Antonio Life Sciences Institute has awarded $25,000 to Emily Boice and Lei Huang for their project on tracking and protecting neural stem cells in the post-stroke environment. The award aims to advance research directions in targeted disease areas impacting south Texas.
A recent study by UTSA researchers reveals that the shock wave from explosive blasts can cause significant eye damage, leading to partial or total blindness. The optic nerve is particularly vulnerable to injury, even at low pressures, and may be a contributing factor to visual deficits associated with traumatic brain injuries.
Researchers will study nitrogen oxides and develop novel catalysts for low-temperature reduction of NOx emissions. They will also evaluate anti-bacterial effects of new formulations against Lyme disease.
The UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, along with partners, will develop a new training course and update five existing courses to enhance state preparedness for cyber attacks. The consortium aims to improve coordination among states in preventing, detecting, and responding to cyber threats.
UTSA College of Sciences faculty Andrew Tsin, Garry Cole, and Donald Kurtz were honored as AAAS Fellows for their groundbreaking research contributions. Tsin received the 2013 AAAS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in promoting Hispanic American doctorates.
New research from UTSA and University of Minnesota finds that ovulating women are less willing to share with other women but more likely to prioritize their relative gains. This study has implications for marketers, consumers, and researchers and highlights the importance of considering hormonal fluctuations in decision-making.
Leto Solutions, a UTSA medical device startup, was recognized for its promising business opportunity and high-value commercialization. The company's Aquilonix Prosthesis Cooling System resolves heat-related issues common to lower limb amputees., Developed by UTSA engineering and business seniors who won a technology venture competition.
The UTSA Institute for Health Disparities Research and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will provide comprehensive services to young minority adults through the Oh Snap! program. The program aims to reduce substance abuse and HIV/AIDS transmission among 18-24 year olds in the greater San Antonio region.
The region supported 21,450 full-time jobs for workers in oil and gas, drilling, support operations, pipeline construction, refineries, and petrochemicals. The study estimates growth in full-time jobs supported by the oil and gas industry could potentially increase by 42.2% from 2012-2022.
Researchers at UTSA aim to reduce wind turbine lifespan by studying turbulence effects; they will use advanced computational modeling to simulate aerodynamics of rotating turbines. The study's findings may lower wind energy costs and improve wind farm efficiency.
A NASA-funded project at UTSA aims to develop a 'lab on a robot' prototype that can analyze planetary composition without human exposure. The fourth prototype will utilize wireless technology and a chemical sensor to determine sample composition in minutes.
UTSA's two-year pilot project aims to identify reliable solutions to San Antonio's sewage overflows, which pose environmental and health risks. The study will use simulation and optimization algorithms to develop a model for the sewer system, with the goal of reducing overflows by 50%.
The UTSA Center for Simulation, Visualization and Real-Time Prediction has developed a virtual training system to aid football kickers through real-time feedback and analysis. The system uses computer sensing and mathematical models to predict football trajectory and analyze kicking mechanics data.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has been awarded a $1.4 million grant to assist community college students seeking to pursue teaching degrees in mathematics and science. The funding will help support the UTSA GE2MS program, which prepares students to become highly qualified science and mathematics teachers in the San Antonio area.
John Foster, a renowned peridynamics expert, will lead a $7.5 million Department of Defense project to advance peridynamic theory and improve material modeling. The five-year initiative aims to enhance the understanding of heterogeneous materials under stress.
Researchers at UTSA and SwRI are developing a low-cost method to treat flow-back water from hydraulic fracturing using biochar. The project aims to create an economical and environmentally friendly solution for treating the large volumes of fracking fluid, which contains salts, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals.
Researchers at UTSA and SwRI are developing a synthetic drug-loaded scaffold for bone grafting, which could improve treatment outcomes for patients with large bone defects. The scaffold would be scalable and include drug-microparticles that release active growth factors to promote bone cell formation.
Anand Srinivasan receives fellowship support from the American Heart Association to create a new chip-based platform for testing antibacterial and antifungal treatments for infective endocarditis. The technology can quickly test thousands of microbial biofilm samples, potentially saving lives.
Researchers will develop an algorithm using digital forensics to detect data exfiltration, employee misconduct, and unauthorized activity. The system will analyze organization's computer systems and present a report on system usage anomalies.
Researchers have successfully transplanted stem cells from monkeys into testicular tissue, allowing sperm production to resume and restoring fertility. This breakthrough could provide a new option for male cancer patients who are rendered infertile by chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to UTSA's Bank of America Child and Adolescent Policy Research Institute to initiate a paid mentorship program for delinquent foster youth. The program aims to increase graduation odds and enhance college readiness among participating youth.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $2.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study nanomaterials and their biomedical applications. The research will focus on six areas, including rare earth-based nanoparticles, medical applications, and new materials in biology and neuroscience.
Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio have published an 11-minute video in JoVE to demonstrate their novel hormone extraction technique. The video provides a clear format for communicating complex scientific experiments and has received nearly 3,000 views since its publication.
Rebekah Smith, a UTSA psychologist, is studying adult memory with a focus on event-based prospective memory. She aims to understand how age affects cognitive processes involved in prospective memory and develop techniques to improve it in both young and older adults.
The researcher aims to understand how neurons store information and decide which memories to retain. UT San Antonio scientist Brian Derrick is studying the role of the dentate gyrus in preserving episodic memories using a $917,000 NIH grant.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has awarded funding to nine new faculty research projects, valued at approximately $242,000. These initiatives focus on diverse areas such as health, energy, and sustainability.
Dr. Andrew Tsin, a UTSA biologist, has been inducted into the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology's inaugural class of fellows. He is recognized for his significant contributions to eye research, including studies on pigment regeneration and vascular endothelial growth factor secretion.
Researchers found that dopamine neuron bursting activity is crucial for learning rewarding outcomes. The study suggests that the NMDA receptor plays a key role in regulating burst firing in dopamine neurons.
Researchers at UTSA and Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine found that somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) does not increase point mutation rates in cloned mice, with naturally conceived fetuses having similar rates as their cloned counterparts.
Researchers at UTSA have made a breakthrough discovery in the fight against tularemia, a deadly bio-warfare agent. They identified a unique metabolic pathway and enzyme, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide synthetase (NMS), that is specific to Francisella tularensis, making it a potential target for therapeutic development.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $1.2 million gift to purchase an aberration-corrected electron microscope, one of only two worldwide. This instrument will aid researchers in developing new cancer therapies and treatments, while also advancing research globally across various disciplines.
UTSA researchers Ravi Sandhu and Miguel Yacaman were elected as American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows for their scientifically distinguished efforts in cyber security and nanotechnology. Their work has advanced science and its applications, making significant contributions to these fields.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Cyber Security has launched a new Internet security incubator to develop and assist in the commercialization of promising cyber security technologies. The first companies selected are Denim IP and SafeMashups, both from San Antonio.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has been awarded a five-year, $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support 10 faculty research projects. The funding will increase participation of individuals from minority or underrepresented groups in scientific research.
The University of Texas at San Antonio's MBRS/RISE program will provide funding and professional development opportunities to up to 55 undergraduate and doctoral students from underrepresented minority groups. The program aims to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers through hands-on research experience and training.
Researchers at UTSA have identified mast cells as a potential player in combating tularemia, a life-threatening respiratory pathogen. The study suggests that mast cells can interact with other cells to control bacterial replication, opening up new avenues for understanding the immune system's response to tularemia.
The University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute for Cyber Security has been awarded $7.5 million in funding to develop and test security models for data transfer among government agencies. UTSA will lead a team with top universities, focusing on proactive information sharing to connect the dots
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $822,000 gift from the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation to support the purchase of three high-powered electron microscopes. These microscopes will form the nucleus of a groundbreaking research unit, enhancing scientific research capabilities across various disc...
The University of Texas at San Antonio has been awarded a $375,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to build and support new research laboratories in manufacturing engineering. The center aims to work with industrial partners and provide education and training opportunities for students.
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Engineering has been awarded a grant to build and support new research laboratories in manufacturing engineering. The center aims to attract federal funding and assist local communities in building up their manufacturing businesses.
Researchers nationwide team up to develop means of concentrating and controlling optical energy for applications in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The grant aims to attract college students to participate in nanoscience research and explore novel devices such as mid-infrared 'superlens' that can resolve nanoscale features.
A team of UTSA researchers, led by renowned sea ice expert Stephen Ackley, will join a crew of 22 researchers from several countries to explore the Amundsen Sea in Antarctica. The two-month expedition aims to investigate the processes of how sea ice forms and interacts with the environment.
Carola Wenk, a UTSA computer science professor, has been awarded a $400,000 NSF grant to study geometric shape handling in theory and practice using GPS technology. She aims to develop real-time traffic estimation and prediction systems for San Antonio.
Hai-Chao Han, an assistant professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, has been awarded a five-year NSF CAREER grant to study artery buckling and its relationship to cardiovascular diseases. His research aims to understand mechanical stress in arterial remodeling and develop new technologies for treatment.
Gary Gaufo's three-year, $225,000 grant will fund research on mechanisms controlling nerve cell growth and development of bodily functions. The study aims to provide insight into cranial-facial disorders and birth defects affecting the US population.
Researchers at UTSA and UH found no increased risk of genetic mutations in mouse fetuses produced by assisted reproductive technologies. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used special mice with genetically manipulated DNA to detect point mutations.
Researchers at UTSA's Department of Earth and Environmental Science are analyzing data collected in Antarctica to understand the impact of global warming on sea ice sheets. The team found regional increases and decreases in sea ice coverage, linked to global change in the atmosphere.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a five-year grant to promote undergraduate interdisciplinary education in mathematics and biology. The Undergraduate Mathematics and Biology Scholar program aims to educate well-rounded students familiar with both disciplines for careers in the biomedical and health-related industries.