TPR's Think Science: “A new era for advancing brain health”

By uniting groundbreaking research, advanced clinical care, and dedicated caregiver resources in one state-of-the-art facility to empower patients with neurological diseases to access precise treatments, patients and their families will benefit from the latest scientific and medical advances and receive compassionate support for themselves and their families.

Located at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, the Center for Brain Health facility, opening in December, spans 103,000 square feet and features specialized laboratories, advanced imaging suites, and patient-centered clinical spaces designed to foster collaboration among medical professionals, researchers, and caregivers.

Join us for a special evening as we work together towards a brighter future for advancing brain health in South Texas.

Featured Speakers

Nathan Cone from Texas Public Radio (TPR) will moderate the hourlong event. Click the links below to learn more about these world-renowned experts.

Sudha Seshadri, MD, tenured professor in the Department of Neurology and founding director, Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases whose research focuses on uncovering the biology of Alzheimer’s and related dementias, stroke and vascular brain injury. She continues to see patients and lead clinical trials of promising therapies.

Elena Volpi, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine and director of the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies. Her research centers on understanding the mechanisms behind involuntary muscle loss in aging and developing innovative treatments—nutritional, exercise and pharmacological—to enhance muscle growth and recovery in older adults.

Matthew Wicklund, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology and director, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Multidisciplinary Care Center whose research focuses on recent advancements in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, stroke management and outcomes, and the development of genetics-based therapies for neurological disorders.

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Date:

Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Location:

Holly Auditorium

UT San Antonio Health Science Center

Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Campus

7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229

Doors open: 6:30 p.m.

Presentation: 7 – 8 p.m.