Texas Biomedical Research Institute

07/24/2026

This week, four of our scientists spoke with 110 middle school students participating in the Motivating and Engaging in STEM Academy at St. Philip's College. The program provides students from Title I schools across the region the opportunity to explore different scientific fields through hands-on experiences and panels. High-Containment Study Director Elizabeth Allmon, SNPRC Director and Professor Corinna Ross, Staff Scientist Eusondia Arnett and Assistant Professor Riti Sharan shared their career journeys, classes they found helpful to take in high school and what they love about their jobs as researchers.

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07/16/2026

TONIGHT on KLRN Public Television! Host Henry Cisneros sits down for a discussion about San Antonio's $44 BILLION economy with Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Health System at UT Health San Antonio, and our own Texas Biomed President/CEO Dr. Larry Schlesinger. You can also watch online and on demand.

06/29/2026

"New World represents a significant economic threat as well as a public health and biosecurity challenge. We are very pleased to support Flyttr as it develops innovative approaches that could help protect producers and communities in Texas and beyond," said Cory Hallam, PhD, Executive Vice President of Applied Science and Innovation at Texas Biomed.

Learn more about our partnership with Flyttr to confront urgent biosecurity threats with speed and scientific rigor --->

· New World screwworm, now back on U.S. soil after being eliminated nearly 60 years ago, is a destructive pest that threatens U.S. livestock, wildlife and

06/18/2026

For 85 years, our mission has been clear: scientific research for the betterment of humanity. 🌎✨

From our founding days in 1941 to the cutting-edge labs of today, generations of Texas Biomed scientists have dedicated their lives to protecting yours.

Watch our anniversary video celebrating this milestone to see how we have grown with and are continuing to shape the future of global health. 🎬 👇

Texas Biomed has been a driving force of bold discovery since 1941. Generations of researchers have forged new knowledge and developed lifesaving innovations...

06/05/2026

It's officially summer at Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center now that that the 2026 Summer Scholars are aboard! We are delighted to welcome 20 students who will be actively participating in research labs, veterinary care and administration. This includes eight Valero Bridging Interns, who completed the Valero Young Scientist Program at Texas Biomed last summer and are now back to mentor this summer's young scientists as well as gain more hands-on experience in research labs on campus. We even have a couple of Valero alumni who are now college interns!

06/03/2026

Texas Biomed's Community Outreach Club spent time at Travis Park delivering care kits to members of the unhoused community.

The kits included essential hygiene items, snacks and other everyday necessities aimed at providing comfort and support to those in need. More importantly, the experience was an opportunity to connect with our San Antonio community through compassion, service and kindness.

05/28/2026

Texas Biomed is locked in and ready to bring the energy as the Spurs fight for a Game 6 tonight! GO SPURS GO! 🖤🤍🏀

05/20/2026

We don't like to brag, but we work with some pretty awesome people. Our quarterly TIDES of Success Awards are one way that teammates and supervisors can recognize individuals and teams demonstrating our core values. Winners were recognized for Teamwork, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Safety -- from a proactive, positive approach to tackle tasks ensuring the whole team stays on track; to improving safety protocols and keen attention to detail; to bringing deep levels of technical expertise and integrity to complex projects; and leading the efforts to give back to our broader San Antonio community. Bravo and congrats all!

05/12/2026

Our teammates had a fantastic time at Viva Science SA, sharing their passion for the science we do here at Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center. A big shoutout to our Education and Outreach team and the volunteers from across the Institute who are helping get kids of all ages excited about !

04/28/2026

Thank you Gina Ortiz Jones for highlighting this exciting moment opening the new Health Center at Texas Biomed and celebrating our 85th anniversary year together!