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We make today’s discoveries possible of becoming tomorrow’s cures! Since its founding in 1941 by Thomas B.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute aims to unravel the mysteries of chronic and infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting edge technologies. Slick Jr., the Texas Biomedical Research Institute has gained worldwide recognition in scientific and academic communities for the quality of its basic research. Our scientists work each and every day to improve hu

man health by being a world leader in lifestyle and infectious disease research. Each year, our scientists are engaged in more than 200 research projects and publish well over 100 articles in the international scientific literature. Texas Biomed partners with hundreds of researchers and institutions around the world, targeting advances in the fight against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, psychiatric disorders, problems of pregnancy, AIDS, hepatitis, malaria, parasitic infections and a host of other infectious diseases.

05/15/2025

Another fantastic Founder's Council Lecture Luncheon in the books! Today, Texas Biomed's Dr. Larry Schlesinger, Dr. Eusondia Arnett, Dr. Greg Ippolito and Dr. Riti Sharan discussed how the immune system works to protect us from infection and disease. They also highlighted their research into various aspects of the immune system. We always love the opportunity to share how the research at Texas Biomed connects to the health of our community. Thank you Founder's Council for your ongoing support of this important work!

05/05/2025

Today we are proud to recognize AIM Health R&D Summit sponsor Texas Biomedical Research Institute!

Texas Biomed is an independent research organization dedicated to advancing global health through scientific discovery. Its scientists focus on combating infectious diseases like COVID-19, tuberculosis, and HIV through cutting-edge research in virology, immunology, and genetics. With a unique combination of high-containment laboratories and the Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomed plays a critical role in accelerating the development of vaccines and therapies.

Thank you, Texas Biomed, for your dedication to scientific excellence and for supporting this year’s Summit!

Still haven’t registered for AIM 2025? Secure your seat today at aimsatx.com.

04/24/2025

VIVA ! Happy Fiesta to all. Texas Biomed kicked off this year's festivities with a fun afternoon complete with decorating contests, international foods, traditional favorites, games and more.

04/23/2025

Last week, Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center celebrated Biomedical Research Awareness Day - BRAD. BRAD Day offers the opportunity to highlight the critical role lab animals play in advancing human and animal health -- from the development of insulin for diabetes to the high-frequency neonatal ventilator that helps babies born prematurely breathe to a wide range of lifesaving vaccines, antivirals and therapies (just to name a few)! Team members helped make yummy enrichment treats for our primates and expressed their thanks for the animals in our care. We also want to thank the legion of veterinarians and caretakers who work tirelessly to make sure our animals are safe and healthy every day!

03/28/2025

THANK YOU everyone for making the Texas Biomed Global Health Symposium 2025 a truly inspirational, educational and motivating event. We are heading into the weekend energized and optimistic, knowing that so many of us are committed to shaping a safer, healthier, more peaceful world for all. There is much work to be done and we are excited to see how the ideas and partnerships sparked at will make a lasting difference.

03/27/2025

It was a full house today at the Texas Biomed Global Health Symposium at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and online with virtual attendees participating from around the world. We kicked the day off with a insightful conversation between Keynote Speaker and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD and Texas Biomed President & CEO Larry Schlesinger about the future of science and medicine. We had many invigorating discussions and are so grateful to all the panelists, attendees and strategic partners for making it such a fantastic day -- even in the rain -- to focus on global health. Here are a few photos from the main stage today! 🌎

03/25/2025

It's today and Texas Biomed researchers are more determined than ever to find innovative solutions to tackle , a disease that claims millions of lives every year and disproportionally affects the world's most vulnerable populations -- including right here in San Antonio.

03/24/2025

The first Texas Biomed Field Day was a smashing success! Folks turned out for a fun-filled afternoon of friendly competition, including tug of war, 3 point shoot off, sack races, soccer kick, football throw, corn hole and hula hoop. The conference center was turned into a Pickleball Court! There were epic BBQ, side dish and dessert contests and awards given for best team spirit! Thanks to the Culture Club for organizing and everyone who contributed to make this such a fun day. 😎

03/12/2025

Every year, Texas Biomed awards research grants for graduate students, postdocs, staff scientists and faculty -- all thanks to generous donors who are supporting scientific research to improve human health. A big shout out to the Texas Biomedical Forum and the Douglass Foundation for their ongoing support.

Congratulations to award recipients: Ramya Smithaveni Barre, Kennedy Omufwoko, Jake Lehle, Ahmed M. Elsayed, Nathalia Rodrigues de Almeida, Hussin Rothan, Chengjin Ye, Victoria Baxter and Smita Kulkarni

Dr. Chengjin Ye, a recipient of the 2025 Staff Scientist award, supported by the Texas Biomedical Forum San Antonio, TX., March 11, 2025 - - Nine

03/03/2025

Congratulations to Texas Biomed Assistant Professor Riti Sharan, Ph.D., who has received CQUniversity Australia Alumnus of the Year for Industry Engagement Award!

Watch this 1-minute video to hear how her PhD experience in Australia shaped her career and how she now approaches leading her own lab at Texas Biomed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-KxRY9zY6M

And read more about the award and her research into TB and HIV here:
https://www.cqu.edu.au/news/1202881/global-career-giving-hope-for-tb-hiv-recovery

Her big-impact career has cross four continents, and award-winning immunologist Dr Riti Sharan remains focused on the smallest interactions make a huge difference to human health.

02/27/2025

We are one month away from 2025 and want to give a big shoutout to our partners at UT Health San Antonio for sponsoring this important event. Innovation and collaboration are as important as ever, and we look forward to bringing together leaders across sectors who are passionate about making the world a healthier place to spark new ideas and connections. Join us in or Virtually on March 27-28: https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS

02/19/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lee-Ann Allen as Texas Biomed's Executive Vice President of Research. Dr. Allen will lead Texas Biomed's faculty and research programs and serve as Professor.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Allen to Texas Biomed,” said Larry Schlesinger, M.D., President and CEO of Texas Biomed. “Her research experience will significantly add to the Institute’s work on infectious disease, inflammation and immunity, and her track record in leadership, research, education and scientific excellence will be an outstanding fit as we continue our growth in executing on our Strategic Plan.”

Dr. Allen will officially take the reins in April. Let's give her a hearty welcome to !

Dr. Lee-Ann Allen courtesy of the University of Missouri School of Medicine San Antonio, TX., February 18, 2025 - - Texas Biomedical Research Institute,

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Texas Biomedical Research Institute aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting edge technologies. We make today’s discoveries possible of becoming tomorrow’s cures! Since its founding in 1941 by Thomas B. Slick Jr., the Texas Biomedical Research Institute has gained worldwide recognition in scientific and academic communities for the quality of its basic research. Our scientists work each and every day to improve human health by being a world leader in infectious disease research. Our scientists also study correlative diseases and susceptible populations. Each year, our scientists are engaged in more than 200 research projects and publish well over 100 articles in the international scientific literature. Texas Biomed partners with hundreds of researchers and institutions around the world, targeting advances in the fight against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, psychiatric disorders, problems of pregnancy, AIDS, hepatitis, malaria, parasitic infections and a host of other infectious diseases.

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