Childhood obesity is often framed as a problem of habits, including what children eat, how much they move, and the environments in which they grow up. But researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences began asking a different question: what if some of the risk for obesity is set in motion long before a… Read More
LOI Deadline: April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm ET The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, in partnership with Allied World, has relaunched its Survivorship and Supportive Care Research Grants after a temporary pause. These one-year grants fund hypothesis-driven research focused on survivorship and supportive care for children and adolescents with cancer, and are open to applicants holding a… Read More
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DASH Research Huron Grants and Agreements (HGA) Virtual Town Hall Series is coming, starting March 31! Sessions will introduce the new platform for submitting research proposals, managing grant funding and tracking research agreements from start to finish: Introduction to Huron Grants and Agreements – MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 Funding Proposals –… Read More
In the digital age, communication often takes place through various chat platforms. At the University of Tennessee, UT Verse is a popular tool for obtaining information and assistance. Preserving these interactions can be crucial, especially when they contain important details or instructions. One effective way to archive these chats is by downloading them as Microsoft… Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to speak more confidently, present your research without nerves, or simply get better at expressing your ideas, this is your sign. The UT Health Sciences Toastmasters Club is now renewing memberships, and we’re welcoming both returning and new members! Why join? Build confidence in presentations (perfect for grad students Get structured,… Read More
On one of the first sunny days last spring, virologist Colleen Jonsson, PhD, sat outside her office building at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, face up to the sun. “You have to get your sun,” she says to a passerby. The Harriet S. Van Vleet Chair of Excellence in Virology in the Department of… Read More
UT Health Sciences Intramurals is looking for referees and game officials to help with our spring sports season! If you’ve played sports in the past and have a solid understanding of the game, we’d love to have you involved. Get Paid for the games you work! Help support and keep our leagues running smoothly Spring… Read More
Join us this Saturday for a ONE-DAY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT! Location: DOC’S Field Tennis Courts Date: March 21 Time: 9:00 am – ~1:00 pm (or sooner) Doubles play – all skill levels welcome! Teams may include 1 non-member Current members are encouraged to play Deadlines: Teams must be created by Friday, March 20, at 12:00 pm… Read More
