Campus: Memphis

UTHSC’s Collaborative Seed Funding Program Tops $12 Million in Support for New Research Projects, Shapes New Future for Research

Written by dpb338

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Research

When it comes to scientific research, it is not uncommon for investigators to be collaborating only with other researchers from within their own lab, department, or College. According to Glen E. Palmer, PhD, associate professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), the Collaborative Research Network (CORNET) Awards… Read More

BSA Banquet Honors Outstanding UTHSC Students

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Education

The Black Student Association (BSA) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center honored eight outstanding students Friday evening at its Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet.     Held in the OD Larry Dining Hall of the Student-Alumni Center, the banquet included a keynote address by Judy C. Martin, PhD, FNP-BC, chief nursing officer for the… Read More

Thrive In Your Strengths, Learn From Your Weaknesses

Written by Sophia Mosher

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Education

Note: This month, the Office of Equity and Diversity will be talking with UTHSC leaders in recognition of Black History Month. Kara Caruthers, PA-C Associate Professor Assistant Program Director Director of Community Engagement, Diversity, and Recruitment Physician Assistant Program College of Medicine OED: What does Black History Month mean to you? Why is it important? Caruthers: I… Read More

There Is No Success Without Discipline

Written by Sophia Mosher

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Education

Note: This month, the Office of Equity and Diversity will be talking with UTHSC leaders in recognition of Black History Month. Jonathan Lawshe Director Procurement Services Office of Finance OED: What does Black History Month mean to you? Why is it important? Mr. Lawshe: Black History Month means several things to me. First it means a time… Read More

Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee Opens First Clinical Trial

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Research

CTN2 marks significant milestone in its effort to grow the clinical research base at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) is kicking off its inaugural clinical trial, the first in the network’s efforts to grow the clinical research volume at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center… Read More

Couple’s Individual Cancer Research Published in Prestigious Cancer Journal

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Research

Susan Miranda, PhD, and Gustavo Miranda-Carboni, PhD, are cancer researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The married researchers have separate labs associated with different departments in the College of Medicine, but located on the same floor in the Cancer Research Building on campus. Their research focuses also differ. Both recently had papers… Read More

It’s Where You Are Going That Counts

Written by Sophia Mosher

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Education

Note: This month, the Office of Equity and Diversity will be talking with UTHSC leaders in recognition of Black History Month. Chandra Alston, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Associate Vice Chancellor Human Resources Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor OED: What does Black History Month mean to you? Why is it important? Dr. Alston: Black history month is a… Read More

UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit Receives $1.1 Million Grant From Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical Care

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced today that the Assisi Foundation of Memphis has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit. Launched in 2016, the UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit is a 14-ton stroke emergency room on wheels with hospital-grade CT equipment. It is designed so that diagnosis and treatment… Read More