Texas Biomed COVID-19 Research and Experts in the News
2022
Texas Biomed creating variant-specific COVID-19 treatments – KSAT, Jan. 25, 2022
How vaccines, therapies are being developed to address new variants – KSAT, Jan. 19, 2022
The latest news on Omicron – KLRN On the Record, Jan. 6, 2022
2021
Omicron: The escape mutant – Petrie Dish, Dec. 15, 2021
Commentary: Fight omicron with jabs and good judgement – San Antonio Express-News, Nov. 30. 2021
Texas Biomed setting its sights on omicron variant – KSAT, Nov. 29, 2021
How strong are your COVID-19 antibodies? Study shows it depends on age, sex – KXAN, Nov. 24, 2021
New study offers key to further protection against COVID-19 – KSAT, Nov. 23, 2021
Glowing viruses allow San Antonio researchers to track how COVID-19 spreads in real time – KSAT, Nov. 5, 2021
What you need to know about vaccine booster shots – Petrie Dish, Oct. 21, 2021
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 booster shots, now what? – KSAT, Oct. 21, 2021
KSAT Explains: The COVID-19 research done in San Antonio – KSAT, Oct. 19, 2021
A way to see COVID: Texas Biomed scientists use ‘reporter gene’ to track how coronavirus moves through the body – San Antonio Report, Oct. 13, 2021
Texas Biomed researchers are making COVID-19 glow in the dark. Here’s why. – KENS5, Oct. 13, 2021
Watching SARS-CoV-2 spread in animal models in real time – Sept. 24, 2021
Head of Texas Biomedical Research Institute: boosters not as important as full vaccination – KSAT, Sept. 17, 2021
San Antonio research teams tracking COVID-19 variants – Fox 29, Sept. 9, 2021
Here’s what we know so far about Delta, Mu, other COVID-19 variants tracked by San Antonio researchers – KSAT, Sept. 8, 2021
Texas Biomedical Forum Shows Strong Support for Science Amid Pandemic – Aug. 23, 2021
Texas Biomed COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Protects Not Only Humans – KSAT, Aug. 19, 2021
Texas Biomed to require vaccination against COVID-19 – Aug. 16, 2021
Intranasal vaccine may block COVID-19 where it starts – Medical Xpress, Aug. 10, 2021
Breaking down the difference between full FDA approval, emergency use authorization for vaccines – KSAT, Aug. 6, 2021
COVID-19 on the rise again – KLRN, Aug. 6, 2021
KSAT Q&A: Dr. Larry Schlesinger, CEO of Texas Biomedical Research Institute, explains COVID-19 vaccine rollout process, effectiveness – KSAT, Aug. 4, 2021
Texas Biomed 2020 Annual Report: Science is the Hero – July 2021
Cutting out the proteins that give SARS-CoV-2 its power – June 30, 2021
‘We can’t let this happen again,’ bill to form agency proposed to stop next pandemic – Fox 29, June 19, 2021
Texas Biomed shares critical work in development of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – April 27, 2021
Scientists partner with DoD to test SARS-CoV-2 surface and air decontamination technologies – March 11, 2021
Texas Biomed President Says It’s Too Soon To Lift Pandemic Restrictions – Texas Public Radio, March 5, 2021
San Antonio doctor awarded for stellar initial research leading to Pfizer vaccine – Fox 29, March 3, 2021
TX Biobytes from Texas Biomed Episode 052— Understanding Variants – Feb. 25, 2021
Lone Stars on the Medical Frontier: Texas Biomed Helped Launch COVID-19 Vaccine and is Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Lone Star Health News, Feb. 4, 2021
Trust Index: Does the COVID-19 vaccine contain a tracking device? – KSAT, Jan. 12, 2021
Texas Biomed eyes more deals from its Covid work for Pfizer – San Antonio Business Journal, Jan. 11, 2021
2020
December 2020
- Results of comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 animal model study published in Nature Microbiology – Dec. 31, 2020
- Why science is the hero of the pandemic – San Antonio Report, Dec. 21, 2020
- KSAT Explains: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines – KSAT, Dec. 17, 2020
- Q&A: Health officials answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine – San Antonio Report, Dec. 14, 2020
- Dr. Larry Schlesinger Provides Expert Testimony to Texas Senate Health & Human Services Committee – Dec. 7, 2020
- Texas’ top doctors discuss how to address COVID-19 ‘skeptics’ during state senate hearing– KXAN, Dec. 7, 2020
November 2020
- Global foundation awards Texas Biomed $1 million to conduct large-scale rodent testing of human monoclonal antibodies to combat SARS-CoV-2 – Nov. 19, 2020
- Texas Biomed helps Pfizer successfully test Covid-19 vaccine by using monkeys – Fox29, Nov. 9, 2020
- Pfizer, Texas Biomed see promising results in prototype vaccine – KSAT, Nov. 9, 2020
October 2020
- Texas Biomed teams up with scientists nationwide to fight coronavirus – KENS5, Oct. 26, 2020
- New study shows antibodies help in fight against COVID-19 – KSAT, Oct. 21, 2020
- Texas Biomed with the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Aridis Pharmaceuticals develop a neutralizing human monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2 – Oct. 19 , 2020
- Remdesivir doesn’t reduce COVID-19 deaths, a large WHO trial finds – Science News, Oct. 16, 2020
- Texas Biomed faculty members appointed to national COVID-19 committees – Oct. 15, 2020
- Scientists at Texas Biomed develop new tool to aid in the development of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals and vaccines – Oct. 1, 2020
September 2020
- FLUVID: Flattening The Flu Curve During A Coronavirus Pandemic – Texas Public Radio, Sept. 7, 2020
- Predictions COVID-19 vaccine ready this fall ‘unrealistic,’ Texas Biomed CEO says – KSAT, Sept. 4, 2020
August 2020
- The COVID-19 Vaccine: Inside America’s Race For An Answer – Texas Public Radio, Aug. 17, 2020
- How Obesity and Other Conditions Could Hinder the Effectiveness of a COVID-19 Vaccine – Healthline, Aug. 12, 2020
July 2020
- Local research center in race for COVID-19 vaccine – News 4 San Antonio, July 27, 2020
- News of potential COVID-19 vaccine met with optimism, caution – KSAT, July 23, 2020
- Texas Biomed Focuses on Efficacy Ahead of Speed in COVID-19 Treatment R&D – The San Antonio Report, July 23, 2020
- Scientists at Texas Biomed establish a human transgenic mouse model susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection – July 23, 2020
- What a Lack of COVID-19 Testing Means for Children and Reopening Schools – Healthline, July 13, 2020
- Four San Antonio institutions boost COVID-19 research projects – San Antonio Express News, July 11, 2020
- San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics Fuels COVID-19 Research – July, 9, 2020
- Cannabis May Reduce Deadly COVID-19 Lung Inflammation: Researchers Explain Why – Forbes, July 6, 2020
June 2020
- Monkeys, baboons to be used for COVID-19 vaccine study – News 4 San Antonio, June 22, 2020
- Why Germ-Zapping Robots and AI Technology Could Be the Future For Cruise Ships – CruiseCritic
- COVID-19 produces lung inflammation in non-human primate experiments – News Medical Lifesciences, June 9, 2020
- Texas Biomed: Larger Primates Best Model in COVID-19 Vaccine Study – The San Antonio Report, June 3, 2020
- SwRI gets $1.9M for Covid-19 screening – San Antonio Business Journal, June 2, 2020
May 2020
- Could bio-threat drug attack virus? Professor’s ‘rabbit fever’ vaccine to be tested against coronavirus – San Antonio Express News, May 28, 2020
- USAA donates $6.3 million for coronavirus relief in San Antonio – KSAT News, May 19, 2020
- From Hamsters to Baboons: The Animals Helping Scientists Understand the Coronavirus – Scientific American, May 14, 2020
- Let’s Explore the Promise and Unknowns of COVID-19 Antibody Testing – D Magazine, May 6, 2020
- Texas Biomed CEO Dr. Larry Schlesinger – San Antonio Magazine, May 2020
- Travel Industry Automates Pandemic Response With New Digital Tools – Wall Street Journal, May 3, 2020
April 2020
- Xenex UV robot disinfects, destroys coronavirus on surfaces – Fox Business, April 30, 2020
- San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics awards $200,000 toward COVID-19 vaccine project – UTSA Today, April 30, 2020
- 5 Minutes with Mark A. Hammargren – Security Magazine, April 27, 2020
- SAQ Virtual Town Hall: Mayor Nirenberg, local bioscience experts – KSAT News, April 14, 2020
- San Antonio researchers lead the race to create a coronavirus vaccine – KENS 5, April 14, 2020
- Public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development – Web Wire, April 13, 2020
- Technology Today Episode 18: Combatting COVID-19 – SwRI Podcast, April 6, 2020
- Texas Biomed raises $3.4M to work on COVID-19 vaccine – San Antonio Express News, April 2, 2020
- Texas Biomed Receives $3M to Expand Coronavirus Studies – The Rivard Report, April 1, 2020
March 2020
- Texas Biomed’s Focus pivots to fight the pandemic – San Antonio Business Journal, March 31, 2020
- Red McCombs launches vehicle pickup, delivery service in response to COVID-19 pandemic – News 4 San Antonio, March 26, 2020
- USAA donates $2.3 million to military-focused nonprofits, $4.4 million nationally– Fox San Antonio, March 26, 2020:
- Texas Biomed accelerates novel multi-species, comprehensive study to identify COVID-19 animal model supporting drug development efforts – New Release, March 26, 2020
- Caution Vs. Panic: What’s Being Done to Limit COVID-19 Spread, Anxiety In San Antonio? – Texas Public Radio, March 19, 2020
- Texas Biomedical Research Institute Begins Research on COVID-19 – Spectrum, News, March 18, 2020
- H-E-B makes donation to local researchers tackling coronavirus– KENS 5 NEWS, March 16, 2020
- Texas biotech community joins coronavirus fight – Statesman, March 16, 2020
- Texas Biomedical Research Institute hopes their studies will lead to coronavirus vaccine – KABB Fox News San Antonio, March 9, 2020
- Texas Baboon Troop Enlisted in Humankind’s War on Coronavirus – Bloomberg Quint, March 7, 2020
February 2020
- At some San Antonio companies, threat of coronavirus means no hugging or handshakes – San Antonio Express News, Feb. 28, 2020
- What We Know About Coronavirus Around The World And In San Antonio – Texas Public Radio, Feb. 20, 2020
- SwRI screening tech advances coronavirus treatment efforts – San Antonio Business Journal, Feb. 19, 2020
- Health experts, UIW administrators clear up misconceptions about coronavirus – KENS 5 San Antonio, Feb. 14, 2020
- San Antonio scientists to join worldwide efforts to find a cure for coronavirus – KSAT San Antonio, Feb. 13, 2020
- Plan to house evacuees from China at Lackland for coronavirus quarantine raises concerns – News 4 San Antonio, Feb. 3, 2020