The GSBS has established an impressive contemporary research environment in which our doctoral programs flourish. Our distinguished faculty play prominent roles nationally and internationally in the discovery of innovative approaches and applications in the search for solutions to society’s most vexing healthcare issues. GSBS faculty members vigorously pursue their three missions of quality instruction, innovative research, and an array of professional services in an interdisciplinary environment, all of which serve the greater good of the citizens of South Texas.

This portal provides information on the educational and research programs of our faculty; the departments, centers, and institutes that serve to organize these activities; and funding opportunities for our faculty, staff, post-doctoral students and graduate students.

Achievements

Research Grants, Contracts and Awards (2005-2006)

• Only Tier-One research institution in South Texas, with more than $175 million

• Research expenditures totaled $131 million

Impact (2005-2006)

• Nearly $1 billion a year contributed to the South Texas economy

• Chief catalyst for the $14 billion biosciences and healthcare industry in San Antonio

• Accounted for approximately 12,000 jobs both on and off campus

• UTHSCSA faculty are among the world’s most cited scientific authors listed in the top one-half percent of all published scientists

• The Cellular & Structural Biology program ranks 10th in NIH funding

• The Physiology program ranked 17th in NIH funding

• Number 1 in NIH funding for Aging Research