UTSACONNECT (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption SwRI Senior Research Scientist Dr. Shawn Blumberg and UTSA Professor Dr. Doug Frantz have developed a method to synthesize highly potent derivatives of the antimalarial drug artemisinin, which could lead to a more cost-effective treatment for deadly disease. Credit The University of Texas at San Antonio Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.