UTHSC Announcements


Call for Proposals: UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

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UT Innovative Technologies Symposium March 24–26, 2026 Proposal deadline: January 16 The University of Tennessee’s Office of Innovative Technologies invites researchers to submit proposals for the Third Annual UT Innovative Technologies Symposium, taking place March 24–26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center. This three-day symposium brings together higher education professionals from across Tennessee to share… Read More


UPDATE: DASH IRB Module

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The go-live date for the DASH-Research IRB Module has been moved to February 16, 2026, to ensure a smooth and successful launch. This additional time will allow for complete data validation, finalization of documentation, and preparation of training materials. Key Dates and What to Expect January 30 at 5:00 pm CT – February 15, 2026.… Read More


UTHSC News: New Technology Expands Reach of Simulation Training

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When the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) opened in 2018, it transformed how the University of Tennessee Health Science Center prepared students for clinical care. With a recent round of major technology upgrades, CHIPS is again redefining what is possible, making high-quality simulation training more accessible, flexible, and forward-looking than ever. Read… Read More


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – Calendar Invites Can Be Phishing Too

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Scammers don’t just use email anymore; they also send fake meeting invitations that appear to come from colleagues, students, vendors, or campus offices. These invites may include links to “join a meeting,” review documents, or approve requests, and once clicked, they can lead to credential-stealing sites or malware downloads. Because calendar invites automatically add events… Read More


AI in 30: NotebookLM for Content Creation

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 – 12:30 pm, Central Federico Gomez-Uroz Horst, Teaching and Learning Center In the fast-paced world of health sciences education, keeping course materials current with the latest research and clinical guidelines is a constant challenge. This 30-minute session explores the content generation capabilities of Google´s NotebookLM, an AI-powered learning assistant. We… Read More


UTHSC News: UT Health Sciences Physician at the Forefront of Tennessee’s Cancer Fight

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In a darkened operating room at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, something extraordinary happens. As John F. Lazar, MD, peers into a surgical console, the lung tissue on his 3D monitor begins to glow. What was once invisible to the human eye — tiny, early-stage cancer cells — is now illuminated in vivid fluorescent… Read More


Physiology Seminar Jan. 8 – “The Quest for New Antibiotics against Pulmonary Infections with Drug-Resistant Mycobacteria” – Dr. Bernd Meibohm, College of Pharmacy

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The UTHSC Department of Physiology Spring 2026 Seminar Series Begins This Week! We Are Pleased To Announce Bernd Meibohm, PhD, FCP, FAAPS UTHSC Distinguished Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs  UTHSC College of Pharmacy  Chair, UT Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Harriet S. Van Fleet Endowed Professor, Pharmaceutics   Dr. Meibohm will… Read More


TLC Webinar – The Power of Yet: Applying Growth Mindset Theory in Health Professions Education

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Friday, Jan. 16 Noon – 1 p.m. (Central) Kelsey Frederick, PharmD, College of Pharmacy This session will introduce growth mindset theory as a framework for supporting resilience, adaptive expertise, and lifelong learning among students and educators. Participants will be guided to explore the core principles of growth mindset, examples from educational and clinical settings, and… Read More