Tag: News Releases


Baselki Awarded for Bioterrorism Training Excellence

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The Nashville office of the National Laboratory Training Network has presented an award for “Excellence in Education” to Vickie Baselski, PhD, UTHSC professor of pathology.


Schaberg Elected Regent of American College of Physicians

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Dennis R. Schaberg, MD, has been elected a regent of the American College of Physicians, the nation’s largest medical specialty society.


Signficant Increase to Help Recruit African-American Faculty to UTHSC

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UTHSC recently received $837,000 in funding under the provisions of the Geier Consent Decree for FY 2004-2005. The funds are designated to increase recruitment and support of African-American faculty.


UT’s Hamilton Eye Institute to Benefit From Generous Donation

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UTHSC is pleased to announce a $500,000 donation by the Hyde Family Foundation to the Hamilton Eye Institute. This generous donation is being used to construct the Hyde Family Foundation Glaucoma Center.


Health Study Reveals Many Memphians at Risk

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Do you know your BMI? According to the recently released results of the first Memphis Behavioral Risk Factors Survey, nearly 85% of Shelby County adults do not know their Body Mass Index.


Biosafety Committee to Meet

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The Institutional Biosafety Committee will meet on Thursday, February 10 at 4 p.m. in room 201 of the Molecular Sciences Building at 858 Madison Avenue. The public is welcome to attend.


Fleming Elected President of National Organization

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James C. Fleming, MD, FACS, professor of ophthalmology at UTHSC is the newly elected president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.


UT Pediatric Reading Program Awarded 7,000 Books

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First Book, a national non-profit in Washington, DC, recently selected UT as the recipient of 7,000 books for its Reach Out and Read program.