Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute
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May 28, 2026
When it comes to advancing cancer research—especially in pediatric oncology—what happens under the microscope can make all the difference. At the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI), the Histology Lab plays a critical role in helping scientists turn tissue samples into meaningful discoveries that drive better treatments and outcomes for children with cancer. What Is [...]
May 14, 2026
REPOSTED from Original article: The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research (SAASCR) honored outstanding Indian American scientists for their pioneering contributions to cancer research on April 19, 2026, in San Diego. The awards were presented during the esteemed AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting, highlighting transformative discoveries that are advancing the frontiers [...]May 13, 2026
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and UT Health San Antonio are proud to recognize Weixing Zhao, PhD, as a recipient of the prestigious Michael Fry Award, honoring outstanding early-career contributions to radiation research. Advancing Our Understanding of DNA Repair and Cancer Therapy Dr. Zhao serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry [...]May 8, 2026
Panneerdoss Subbarayalu, PhD American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant Information Principal Investigator: Panneerdoss Subbarayalu, PhD, Co-Investigators: Dr. Peter Houghton, Dr. Gail Tomlinson, Dr. Yidong Chen, Dr. Suryavathi Viswanadhapalli, and Dr. Hareesh Nair. Project Title: Novel Targeted Therapy for Treating Osteosarcoma with Lung Metastasis Funding Agency: American Cancer Society (ACS) Total Amount of Federal Funds Authorized: [...]April 13, 2026
Every cell in the body must carefully protect its DNA to stay healthy. To do this, cells coordinate several essential tasks, such as turning genes on and off, processing genetic information, and repairing damaged DNA. These activities occur within the cell nucleus, in small, flexible structures known as biomolecular condensates, which function as temporary workspaces without physical [...]April 8, 2026
We at Greehey CCRI are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our GSBS students, whose leadership and research are making a meaningful impact across our academic community. 🌟 GSBS Outstanding Student Leadership Award: Jack Prochnau The Outstanding Student Leadership Award honors a GSBS student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership through campus involvement, [...]April 8, 2026
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), in collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School, Columbia University and Irving Medical Center, have made a critical breakthrough in understanding why cancers with BRCA1 mutations become resistant to a widely used class of drugs known as PARP inhibitors - pharmacological inhibitors of poly [...]February 27, 2026
We are proud to celebrate Elizabeth V. Wasmuth, PhD, Assistant Professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Freeman Hrabowski Scholar in the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Long School of Medicine, for her outstanding achievements and recognition through the 2026 UT Health San Antonio Presidential Excellence Awards. Every day, our employees work tirelessly to advance [...]February 23, 2026
Aaron Sugalski, DO, clinical professor of pediatric hematology-oncology with the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and Mays Cancer Center, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch NowAugust 12, 2025
The GSBS Senior Student of the Year Award recognizes a graduate student who demonstrates the best potential for research success as measured by publications, presentations, and awards. The student must demonstrate sustained excellence in academics. Chris Do is an MD/PhD student in the South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program (STX-MSTP). Chris is a doctoral candidate [...]