UTHSC Announcements


UT Health Sciences News: 63% of Memphis Top Doctors Affiliated with UT Health Sciences

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When parents take their children to see Jason Yaun, MD, at the outpatient pediatric clinic at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, they are witnessing the University of Tennessee Health Sciences’ vast network of clinical partnerships in action. From pediatricians at Le Bonheur, to emergency physicians at the Trauma Center at Regional One Health, to physicians and… Read More


UT Health Sciences News: ‘We Are on a Roll,’ Chancellor Buckley Says at Town Hall

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Executive leadership at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences held a town hall Thursday on the Memphis campus to discuss the university’s momentum, pay raises for employees, a refresh to the university’s branding and other updates. “We are on a roll, and we’ve got great momentum,” Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, told the faculty and staff… Read More


Winning Wednesday: UTHSC Employee Spotlight – Call for Nominations

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The UT Health Sciences Human Resources team is seeking nominations for future Winning Wednesday: Employee Spotlight features. This series recognizes faculty and staff who go above and beyond to support their colleagues, demonstrate excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the UT Health Sciences community. How to Nominate a Colleague:To nominate someone for a future… Read More


On-Site Pipette Calibration Services – June 23-24

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Maxim Pipette Service will arrive on campus the afternoon of June 23 until June 24, providing on-site pipette calibration and repair services. Services are available for all makes and models of pipettes, including single-channel, multi-channel, electronic pipettes, repeaters, and pipette aids. Balance calibration services are also available.  Basic on-site service includes: Cleaning of internal and… Read More


Campus Blood Drive on July 2 in SAC – Donate and get a $20 gift card and more!

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The AAPS Student Chapter, in partnership with Vitalant, invites all faculty, staff, and students to participate in our upcoming Blood Donation Drive on Thursday, July 2, in the SAC Building. Every blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community with… Read More


UT Health Sciences News – Leading the Fight: Dr. Kenneth Ataga’s Mission to Advance Sickle Cell Care

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When Kenneth Ataga, MD, talks about his work, his focus is always on his patients. He has spent more than two decades caring for people with sickle cell disease and searching for better treatments for the condition that often causes unpredictable pain, threatens organs, and shortens lives. “I was attracted to medicine because I wanted… Read More


AI Pro Tip: Anthropic Claude 4.6 Capabilities and Use Cases

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Anthropic’s Claude 4.6 (Sonnet and Opus) is designed for advanced coding, agentic workflows, and high-volume data processing. It excels at “computer use,” allowing the AI to interact directly with desktop applications for file creation, connectors, skills, and compaction. Key Capabilities and Use Cases Computer Use (Agentic Actions): Claude 4.6 can navigate software, fill forms, and move data… Read More


Deadline Approaching – Have you transferred your Optum HSA balance to TASC?

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Plan Information: TASC is your health savings account vendor started on Jan. 1, 2026. You have till June 30, 2026, to transfer your Optum Financial HSA funds to TASC before it becomes a personal commercial account. The transfer form is located online: https://www.tasconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TN-6250-103025-TASC-HSA-Accountholder-Transfer-Form.pdf There will be a special Optum email to submit the form, which… Read More