RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – DEC. 19, 2017 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine has been awarded a three-year, $2 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation to recruit … Read more →

After a single dose, the prospective vaccine completely prevents against infection, transmission from pregnant mother to a fetus. The vaccine also prevents damage to the male reproductive system. GALVESTON, Texas – For the first time, a collaborative team led by … Read more →

Healthy – A Lifestyle Magazine Just hours old, tiny Rafael* arrived at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Driscoll Children’s Hospital with kidney and liver failure. These were only the most evident series of complications upon admission. Miguel DeLeon, … Read more →

In February the CHRISTUS Spohn Foundation recognized The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation for its incredible and historical partnership with our health system. Like CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, the Foundation started off humbly with a focus … Read more →

Fred Hutch Cord Blood Program to receive support for refining transplant techniques The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to support a clinical trial to improve … Read more →

ABSTRACT We examined nocturnal and diurnal bird migration using an automated marine radar system during three autumn (August 15 to November 17) and three spring (March 15 to June 1) periods in 2007–2010 along the lower Texas coast. We quantified … Read more →

Innovative research will facilitate sensitive diagnostic screening device to identify deadly disease in early treatable stages PHILADELPHIA (February 6, 2017) – Promising research to identify a characteristic odor that can be used to detect early stage ovarian cancer recently received … Read more →

A national science publication has featured the work of San Antonio scientists aiming to develop a more effective method for delivering neural stem cells to the brain in an effort to move forward stem cell therapies to treat neurological disorders. … Read more →

The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation has awarded a grant to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators in support of VICC’s drug discovery program. The $3 million gift awarded over the next three years from the private, … Read more →

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – This morning, the Texas State Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new Tentacles exhibit with a ribbon-cutting event. Tentacles, presented by the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation, will provide guests with … Read more →