UTHSC News


UTHSC Breaks Ground for Translational Science Research Building

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Steve J. Schwab, MD, chancellor for UTHSC, and UT President Joe DiPietro led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Translational Science Research Building, the newest building to begin construction on the main campus in Memphis.


UTHSC Selling Some 400 Works by Late Memphis Artist Paul Penczner

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For the entire month of November, UTHSC will showcase a selection of 40 works by local artist Paul Penczner at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road.


College of Nursing Honors 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients

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On May 18, alumni from the College of Nursing at UTHSC honored the recipients of its Outstanding Alumni Award series, which is coordinated through UTHSC’s Office of Alumni and Annual Giving.


David R. Nelson Receives $211,212 Grant for Genome Annotation

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David R. Nelson, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry at UTHSC, has received a grant totaling $211,212 from the National Science Foundation (NSF).


2012 Pharmacy Graduates Defy Low Employment Trend

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While some newly minted Tennessee pharmacy schools report a serious lack of employment opportunities for their students, the 176 graduates of UTHSC College of Pharmacy are defying that trend.


Donald B. Thomason, PhD, Named Dean of Graduate Health Sciences

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Steve J. Schwab, MD, chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has announced the appointment of Donald B. Thomason, PhD, as the next dean for the UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences.


Study Conducted Could Lead to Oral Image Viewing on iPad2

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According to a study conducted by Werner H. Shintaku, DDS, MS, there were no statistically significant differences between images viewed on an high-end, consumer-grade LCD monitor (Dell 2410 Ultrasharp) and an iPad2.


John Buolamwini Receives $1.1 Million Grant for Viral Disease Research

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John K. Buolamwini, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UTHSC, has received a grant totaling $1,107,890 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.