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The Forefront Speakers Series

Join UT Health San Antonio distinguished faculty members as they discuss their transformative work advancing the frontiers of medicine in an event series.

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UT Health San Antonio

As the preeminent provider of ground-breaking care, education and research in South Texas, UT Health San Antonio is on a remarkable trajectory of growth in scale and excellence. We are honored to share our journey toward becoming an international leader in high-impact, innovative discoveries that improve human health, equity and the health care delivery system.

2024-2025 Speakers

On The Road: In Austin

Thursday, April 17, 2025Unlocking the Future of Brain Health: Insights from a National Alzheimer’s Research Center

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Speakers

Carlayne E. Jackson

Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN

President, American Academy of Neurology
Chair of Neurology, UT Health San Antonio

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Anna Campbell Sullivan

Anna Campbell Sullivan, PsyD

ABPP Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist
Associate Professor of Neurology, Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease

Sudha Seshadri

Sudha Seshadri, MD, DM

Director, South Texas ADRC
Director, Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Reception Reception 5:30 PM CST
Reception Program 6 PM CST
Location Bullock Texas State History Museum; 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Past Events

Wednesday, August 28, 2024Peak Performance: Sports Medicine’s Impact on Human Potential

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Speakers

Joseph F. Alderete, Jr.

Joseph F. Alderete, Jr., MD, FAOA

COL (Ret.), MC, US Army
Orthopedic Oncologist and Complex Reconstructive Surgeon
Associate Professor, Long School of Medicine Director
Human Optimization Partnership

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Guy Nicolette

Guy Nicolette, MD

Director of Sports Medicine for the San Antonio Spurs
Associate Professor/Clinical, Orthopedics, UT Health San Antonio

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Reception Reception 5:30 PM CST
Reception Program 6 PM CST
Location The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio, Texas 78256

Thursday, February 6, 2025Women Redefining Medicine

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Speakers

Lillian Liao

Lillian Liao, MD

Clinical Professor of Surgery
Long School of Medicine, ‘04

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Rachel Pearson

Rachel Pearson, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/Medical Humanities

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Barbara S. Taylor

Barbara S. Taylor, MD, MS

Assistant Dean for the MD/MPH Program
Professor of Infectious Diseases, UT Health San Antonio & Adjunct Faculty UT Health School of Public Health in San Antonio

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Dina Tom

Dina Tom, MD

Associate Professor of Inpatient Pediatrics
Long School of Medicine, ‘10

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Reception Reception 5:30 PM CST
Reception Program 6 PM CST
Location San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209