Brenda Courtney

  Erika L. Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB is a nationally recognized public health researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches to explore HPV vaccine decision-making, school-entry policies, and innovative healthcare delivery models. Beyond HPV, Thompson has addressed critical reproductive health issues, … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 6 new memberships in July and August 2025: Barbara Carreon, BioBridges, Biomedical Development Corporation (BDC), KeyOn, LoneStar Pest Solutions, and Terracon. BioBridges is a consulting organization that supports clinical development and commercialization efforts in the life sciences sector. It works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies by connecting them with experienced professionals. … Read more

The Texas CPRIT fund commits funding toward cancer research and cancer-fighting product development. The latest tranche of funding was awarded on August 19, 2020. The following San Antonio life science researchers were awarded CPRIT grants: -Pathological Role of Neuronal Cell Cycle Re-entry in the Development of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (UTSA’s Hyoung-gon Lee) – $250,000 -SERBP1, … Read more