Richard Webby is a native of New Zealand, where he received his PhD in virology from the University of Otago. He moved to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis TN, in 1999 to work on emerging influenza viruses. He has remained at St Jude and is currently a Full Member in the Department of Infectious Diseases where he leads a research program focused on understanding how viruses, particularly influenza viruses, jump between host species and how we can improve our pandemic preparedness and response. He leads the NIH-funded St Jude Center of Excellence in Influenza Research and Response and the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza
The 2024 Summer Olympics (the XXXIII Olympiad), branded as Paris 2024, are underway in France. What better way to celebrate the games than to ask Copilot trivia about them?
Identity theft is a serious crime that wreaks havoc on your finances and credit. You notice purchases you didn’t make on your bank statement. You are denied credit and you don’t know why. If it hasn’t happened to you (yet), you probably know someone who has been victimized by this crime. Read more for tips on what to do if you are faced with this situation.
Wonderful opportunity for high-school children of UTHSC faculty, staff and students:
‘BIOL 180 Introduction to Lab and Data Science’ online dual enrollment course
This 3 credit hour course is 100% online, and is designed to provide an overview of lab science, health informatics, information management, and how these professions interact with the health care delivery system.
Next month, BioTN in partnership with research institutions across the state will be launching the ‘From Lab to Launch’ roadshow series to educate students, post-docs, and faculty about lessons in entrepreneurship from life science experts. On Tuesday, August 13, the event will come to UTHSC
