Thank you all for attending the Population Health Research Conferences held this fall. We look forward to hosting more this upcoming spring and hope you can join us in February 2026 for our next conference! More details will be sent out in January. Until then, take care and we wish you and yours a wonderful… Read More
Jenifer Prather, MPH, RN, will graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a PhD in Nursing Science on Monday, Dec. 8, but her research on the impact of mindfulness interventions on stroke survivors and their caregivers is already gaining attention in the field. Read more on the UT Health Science Center News… Read More
Matt McDaniel, MPH, MPA, has been named the director of the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence. McDaniel brings strong experience in public health and public service to his leadership role in the new, statewide initiative housed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Read more on the UT Health Science Center News website.
You’re invited to the Schreier Auditorium in the SAC this Friday, Dec. 5 at 11:30 am. to hear a presentation from Director of Wellness Candidate, Dr. Corinne Webster. The presentation will be focused on the candidate’s vision for implementing wellness strategies and initiatives that are engaging and sustainable across our campus and programs. Attendees will… Read More
With winter approaching, supervisors should ensure their teams understand the Administrative Closing/Inclement Weather policy — specifically the difference between a “suspension of on-campus operations” (work remotely) and an “administrative closing” (paid time off). Essential staff must report to campus when directed. Supervisors of employees who do not routinely work from home should outline expectations for… Read More
Researchers, this is a reminder that UT Health Science Center will be closed for holiday breaks Dec. 22-26 and Jan. 1-2. Researchers should account for these closures when submitting proposals for funding to OSP and when submitting protocols or protocol changes to the IRB, IACUC, or IBC.
Recent updates to the University of Tennessee System effort certification policy (FI0215) will change the way personnel effort is certified on sponsored projects. Certifications will be easier to review, more accurate, and less frequent, while still ensuring responsiveness to federal requirements. What does this mean for me? The DASH Research Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC) module will… Read More