UTHSC Announcements


Physiology Seminar Jan. 15 – Dr. Ji Sun, Structural Biology, St. Jude “Molecular mechanisms of the cell-specific KCNQ1 modulation through KCNE1/3”

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physiology is pleased to announce:   JI SUN, PhD   Associate Professor in the Department of Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be presenting his seminar titled “Molecular mechanisms of the cell-specific KCNQ1 modulation through KCNE1/3” Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3:30-5 p.m. in… Read More


UTHSC News: Forty Years of Fortitude – Dr. James Dale’s Journey to Develop a Life-Saving Strep Vaccine

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When the phone call came, Dr. James Dale’s first thought wasn’t gratitude or pride. It was confusion. “Why in the world are they giving this award to me?” the professor emeritus recalled thinking. “Where are all the young, innovative people?” Yet after four decades of research on a vaccine that could save nearly half a… Read More


Retirement Celebration: Three Campus Police Honorees

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus Police invite you as we celebrate the retirement of three distinguished honorees of Campus Police on Friday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in the SAC Dining Hall. Honoring the retirement of Sgt. Kenneth F. King after more than two decades of dedicated law enforcement service. He leaves… Read More


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Students, Faculty, and Staff

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Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse. Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page. Don’t forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you’re done! Featured Opportunities: Mobile… Read More


UTHSC News: New Chief of Staff Strengthens College of Medicine’s Tennessee Mission

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Brittany Sheehy, PhD, recently joined the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as the chief of staff for Executive Dean Michael Hocker, MD. As chief of staff, Dr. Sheehy manages internal operations for the executive dean’s office. “Brittany brings exactly the kind of strategic thinking and operational excellence we need… Read More


AI Pro Tip: GenAI Use Cases Hidden in Plain Sight – Practical Applications Across Your Org

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The primary function of GenAI is content generation. Many professionals overlook their potential applications in daily tasks, even when opportunities are readily available. Consider the outputs you routinely produce—reports, designs, presentations, code, communications, proposals, and training materials. Any content created in text, voice, images, or data is a suitable candidate for GenAI integration. To identify… Read More


2026 Spring AOA Selection Process: Nominations for Faculty & Alumni now being accepted!

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To: MEDFAC: UTHSC College of Medicine Faculty The Tennessee Beta Chapter Executive Committee will be meeting to select up to ten (10) faculty members and (3-5) alumni/alumnae based on the criteria of “commitment to scholarly excellence and medical education” as outlined in Article IV, Section 4 of the AOA Constitution, which states: The provision for… Read More


Research Town Hall: January 20

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Mooney Library The Office of Research quarterly town halls are designed to keep our research community informed, engaged, and connected. These sessions will provide important updates, highlight key initiatives, and offer an open forum for discussion and feedback. We encourage all faculty, staff, and trainees involved in research… Read More