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Video: Collaborating with Fort Worth

UNT Health Science Center and Fort Worth have a long history of innovation together.

Research

A biotech superstar with UNTHSC roots

British drug maker AstraZeneca agreed to acquire ZS Pharma for $2.7 billion in cash.

Research

A decline in diabetes

UNTHSC is piloting innovative prevention efforts in minority communities.

Education

National honor for PA program’s founding director

Hank Lemke received the 2016 Master Faculty Award from the Physician Assistant Education Association.

Education

Student’s invention targets international sex trafficking

The “Safe Move” bracelet has the potential to save lives around the world by helping law enforcement agencies locate missing children and adults.

Research

The link between Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome

A blood test developed to detect Alzheimer’s disease will be used in a new study that focuses on individuals with Down syndrome.

Education

Taking team-based care to kids

Interprofessional teams provide free comprehensive health checks to students at Morningside Elementary School.

Education

From dress blues to a white coat

U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Zovath wanted a career with a sense of service.

Community

Building bridges for new refugees

Our Building Bridges program fills gaps in services for the estimated 1,500 refugees who arrive in Tarrant County annually.

Research

Blood test detects pre-Alzheimer’s in Mexican-Americans with 96 percent accuracy

The study further validates UNTHSC research showing a blood test could be used to detect very mild Alzheimer’s.

Education

Taking students beyond their textbooks

SMU and UTA students have an eye-opening experience in our Anatomy Lab.