Public academic health science center in San Antonio with an NCI-designated cancer center, a multispecialty research hospital, integrated hospital affiliates, robust clinical trials, and dedicated tech transfer. South Texas patient reach accelerates translation.
UT Health San Antonio is a comprehensive public academic health science center serving South Texas, comprising six professional schools and a large clinical enterprise. Industry engages directly with clinicians and investigators through the Mays Cancer Center—an NCI-designated program—and the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, enabling rapid trial activation and translational studies. Affiliated teaching hospitals, including University Health and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, provide broad, diverse patient access and a robust environment for clinical research and evaluation. Research is supported by competitive federal and state funding, with substantial peer‑reviewed awards and philanthropy. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP protection, licensing, and startup formation.