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David Libich, PhD Awarded Five‑Year, $2.1 million NIH Grant to Study “Protein Intrinsic Disorder in Genome Regulation.”

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 …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) Outstanding Student Awards

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 Outs …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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Drug Target Review: Why PARP inhibitors fail: key role of the CST complex in BRCA1-deficient cancers (Sung)

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 breakt …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Wasmuth, PhD on Her UT Health SA Presidential Excellence Award

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 a …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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KABB TV (Fox SA) and WOAI-TV (NEWS4SA): Road to Gold — International Childhood Cancer Day celebrates perseverance of young patients

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 Now


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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Chris Do GSBS Senior Student of the Year

🎉Congratulations to Chris Do (Rao Lab) for being named the UT Health San Antonio Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Sr. Student of the Year!

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. Chr …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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Dr. Yogesh Gupta, PhD Selected to Receive the Graduate Mentor of the Year Award at the 2025 GSBS Convocation Ceremony

Dr. Yogesh Gupta, Ph.D. Graduate Mentor of the Year Award Recipient Dr. Robert Svatek, M.D., M.S.C.I. Graduate Mentor of the Year Award Recipient We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yogesh Gupta, Ph.D., and Dr. Robert Svatek, M.D., M.S.C.I., are the r …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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KENS5 & Great Day SA, Hyundai Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony (Tomlinson)

August 11, 2025

Gail Tomlinson, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and division chief of pediatric hematology-oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed by KENS-TV and appeared on the station’s morning show, “Great Day SA.” Dr. To …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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UT Health San Antonio gears up to drive out childhood cancer (Hyundai Hope on Wheels Media Advisory)

August 5, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2025 Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY UT Health San Antonio gears up to drive out childhood cancer Receives grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels® to continue its fight against the disea …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

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UT Health San Antonio scientists uncover how some cancers outsmart immune system (Rao, Sung, Zheng, & Chen Labs)

July 17, 2025

Shared By: Claire Kowalick July 17, 2025 FOXM1 protein identified as key driver in immunotherapy resistance, unlocking new therapeutic avenues   For years, scientists have found the overexpression of a specific protein called FOXM1 in a wide range of c …


Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.

Stay connected with the Greehey CCRI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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