SOUTHWEST FOUNDATION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

S.A. scientists find smoking actually influences gene function

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.



Smoking has significant influence on our genes and how they function, say scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research

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.



S.A. computer genetics research gets $2 million boost

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.



Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research to expand one of the world's largest computer clusters for exploring human genes

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.



Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research officials recognized by San Antonio Business Journal for outstanding health care achievements

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.

 



SFBR's Rebeca Rico-Hesse Recognized by Instituto Cultural de Mexico

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.

           



Peering inside the brain leads to genetic clues to psychiatric and neurological disorders

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.



SFBR's Ravindranath Duggirala wins award for his studies of the genetics of complex diseases.

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.



Llama proteins could play a vital role in the war on terror by detecting the world's "most poisonous poisons," SFBR scientists say

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.



Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research dedicates building wing in honor of Pemmaraju N. Rao, expert in women's health research

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.



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