Event Announcement
Image of Research Winners and Awards Reception
November 19, 2018
We are pleased to announce the winners of Briscoe Library’s Image of Research Photography Competition! 1st Place Jaclyn Merlo, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Rodent Kidney Extracellular Scaffold The image presented is of a de-cellularized rodent kidney displaying the collagen matrix of the renal vasculature, tubules, and glomeruli. Rapid de-cellularization is accomplished by perfusing a […]
2nd Annual Student Appreciation Week Success
November 19, 2018
Please enjoy a few pictures from the week long activities during the 2018 Student Appreciation Week, October 29th through November 2nd, 2018. SGA Secretary Samantha Yee and Vice-President Mustafa Mithaiwala cut the ribbon at a celebration for the new Library food vending area made possible by funds from the Student Fee Fund. (10/29/18) Students enjoying […]
Annual P.I. Nixon Dinner Draws a Crowd
November 19, 2018
The message to the 120 attendees of the 48th Annual Friends of the Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner this year (on Friday October 26th) was that, yes, sugar is bad for you. Author Gary Taubes, award-winning science and health journalist, shared an historical account of the tracking of diabetes rates and made a convincing case […]
Student Appreciation Week: Oct 29 – Nov 2
October 5, 2018
Briscoe Library’s 2nd Annual Student Appreciation Week will be taking place October 29th through November 2nd! Head over to the library each day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to participate in fun activities and enjoy some food, prizes, and other giveaways.
Image of Research Exhibit and Awards Reception
October 5, 2018
Briscoe Library’s Image of Research Photography Competition received a number of outstanding entries from UT Health San Antonio students. We welcome you to come view all of the submissions in our Image of Research Exhibit located on the newly completed gallery wall at the entrance of the library. The library will be holding the Image […]
Visit with Gary Taubes October 26th, 2-3pm, AltC 3.304
October 5, 2018
Registration Deadline October 15th for Nixon Library Dinner
October 5, 2018
At the annual dinner of the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library dinner, you will have the chance to hear speaker Gary Taubes discuss the history, politics, and science of sugar and high fructose corn syrup, arguing that these sweeteners may indeed be far more harmful to our health than public health authorities have […]
Save the Date for Student Appreciation Week
September 14, 2018
Mark your calendars for Briscoe Library’s 2nd Annual Student Appreciation Week! Student Appreciation Week will take place October 29th through November 2nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm each day. Join us for food, prizes, and fun activities, like our Halloween photo wall, painting, Virtual Reality games, and pet therapy animals! The Awards Reception for […]
Meet Your Image of Research Judges
September 14, 2018
Briscoe Library is pleased to announce our panel of judges for the Image of Research Photography Competition! Dr. Jaqueline Mok, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bridgette Piernik-Yoder, Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Dr. Charles France, Chair, Chemistry; Professor of Pharmacology; Professor of Psychiatry Jo Ann Jordan, Assistant Professor, Clinical Director, Dental Hygiene Dr. Maria […]
Register Now for the Friends of the P.I. Nixon Medical Historical Library Dinner
September 14, 2018
Speaker: Gary Taubes Based on his April 2011 New York Times Magazine cover article and his latest book (The Case Against Sugar), Gary Taubes will discuss the history, politics, and science of sugar and high fructose corn syrup, arguing that these sweeteners may indeed be far more harmful to our health than public health authorities […]