UTHSC News


UT Researcher to Be Presented VA’s Highest Award in Biomed Research

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In celebration of National Healthcare and Hospital Week, May 10-14, the Memphis VA Medical Center has set aside Friday, May 14 as “Dr. Kang Honor Day” to recognize the accomplishments of researcher Andrew H. Kang, MD.


Bossier Named Security Officer for UT Health Science Center

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John A. Bossier has been named Safety Officer for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).


Biosafety Committee to Meet May 5

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The Institutional Biosafety Committee will meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 in room 201 of the Molecular Sciences Building to review submitted protocols. The meeting is open to the public.


Hamilton and Haik Receive TMA Award for Distinguished Service

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Two University of Tennessee professors, Ralph S. Hamilton, MD and Barrett G. Haik, MD, were recently recognized by the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) with its Distinguished Service Award.


UT Faculty Member Presents to United Nations

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UT associate professor, William M. Novick, MD, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly Hall on Tuesday, April 27 in commemoration of the world’s single worst nuclear accident, the Chernobyl tragedy.


UT Professor Honored by American Diabetes Association

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The UT A.C. Mullins Professor of Translational Research, Malak Kotb, PhD, was recently presented the 2004 American Diabetes Association’s Researcher of the Year award by the Memphis chapter.


UTHS Receives Largest Gift Ever Donated by an Individual

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UT announces the largest gift ever received from an individual by UTHSC, with the Hamilton Eye Institute being the beneficiary of this anonymous contribution.


Haik Elected Trustee-at-large

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Barrett Haik, MD, UTHSC Hamilton Professor and chair of ophthalmology,was elected as a trustee-at-large for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.