News Coverage | Thursday Jul 15, 2010
San Antonio scientists have sobering news about the effects of smoking. A new study says exposure to cigarette smoke actually impacts the way your genes work, putting you at risk for a number of serious health problems.
Release | Tuesday Jul 13, 2010
SFBR news release
In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) have found that exposure to cigarette smoke can alter gene expression -- the process by which a gene's information is converted into the structures and functions of a cell. These alterations in response to smoking appear to have a wide-ranging negative influence on the immune system, and a strong involvement in processes related to cancer, cell death and metabolism.
News Coverage | Thursday Jun 10, 2010
KENS 5 news story
Studying the human genome is the cutting edge of biomedical science. Now, some San Antonio researchers focused on that pursuit have gotten a big boost to their efforts.
Release | Friday Jun 04, 2010
The “computer ranch” at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) will more than double in size this summer, thanks to a $2 million federal grant that will create new jobs as it speeds the pace of discovery at the Foundation’s AT&T Genomics Computing Center.
Release | Wednesday May 12, 2010
SFBR news release
John Kerr and John L. VandeBerg, Ph.D., both affiliated with the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) for many years, have been designated Health Care Heroes by the San Antonio Business Journal. The annual award honors leaders in the city’s health care and biomedical fields.
Release | Monday Mar 01, 2010
SFBR news release
Rebeca Rico-Hesse, Ph.D., a scientist at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, this month will be recognized by the Instituto Cultural de México for her contributions to virology.
News Coverage | Friday Feb 12, 2010
KENS 5 news story
San Antonio brain scientists are performing some cutting-edge research on genetics. They’re trying to pinpoint which genes influence the risk of health problems like depression, Alzheimer’s, ADHD and schizophrenia.
Release | Friday Feb 05, 2010
Ravindranath Duggirala, Ph.D., a scientist at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in January received the Hind Rattan Award for his studies of the genetics of complex diseases. The award is given to Indians living in other countries for their professional achievements and contributions to society by the Non Resident Indians Welfare Society of India.
Release | Thursday Jan 21, 2010
SFBR news release
Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) have for the first time developed a highly sensitive means of detecting the seven types of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) simultaneously. The finding may lead to improved techniques for testing water and food supplies should BoNTs be used as a bioterrorism weapon.
Release | Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
SFBR news release
The Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) will dedicate on January 26 a section of a building on its campus in honor of Pemmaraju N. Rao, Ph.D., an invaluable member of the SFBR community for 51 years. Rao is one of the world’s experts in women’s health and vice president of the new pharmaceutical company EvestraTM. “His life an extraordinary example of the pioneer spirit,” said SFBR President Kenneth P. Trevett.
