Campus: Memphis


Medical Student Research Fellowship Event Marks 45 Years with Presentations, Awards

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Faculty, fellows, postdoctoral fellows, and residents in the College of Medicine came together recently for the 45th-Annual Medical Student Research Fellowship (MSRF) program presentations. The event took place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the General Education Building. The MSRF program enables UT Health Science Center medical students, selected on a competitive basis, to… Read More


Physician Successfully Advocates for ‘Life-Changing’ Law for Critically Ill Infants and Children

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Years ago, Terri Finkel, MD, PhD, lobbied before a local government board to block development of a Denver wetland area, after she researched and found a particular species of wildlife there was at risk of extinction. While she describes herself as “not particularly political,” she also admits, “when I get passionate about something, I research… Read More


Center for Student Success Offers Comprehensive Assistance to Students

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When the Center for Student Success officially opened its doors last September, students had one place to go for help with any issues that might derail heir progress. Food insecurity, housing, academic issues, and other personal situations are potential roadblocks to graduation. However, the Center for Student Success is designed to be a comprehensive resource… Read More


Dr. Trey Eubanks Leads with a People-Centered Vision for Excellence

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Raised by a mother and father who were both pharmacists in Tunica, Mississippi, Trey Eubanks, MD, has always seen the importance of taking care of people. “In that type of small community, when people get sick, they often go to the pharmacy first,” he says. “Some of them never went to the doctor and just… Read More


Advisory Board to Meet August 9

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, August 9, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus.   On the agenda:   Chancellor’s report   Updates from the deans Financial update Special presentation – Chief Wellness Officer While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will… Read More


Pre-Health Scholars Program Helps Acquaint Underrepresented Students with Health Careers

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Tori Johnson, a pre-PA student from Mississippi State University, said her time in the  Pre-Health Scholars program at UT Health Science Center was transformative. “The hands-on experiences, insightful panels, and supportive community have solidified my passion for health care and prepared me for the future, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” Johnson said.… Read More


Dr. Guoyun Chen Recieves $2.28 Million for Sepsis Treatment Research

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Guoyun Chen, PhD, MD, an associate professor of Pediatrics Research at the UT Health Science Center and basic scientist at the Children’s Foundation Research Institute at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, has been awarded $2.26 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to continue researching new ways to treat sepsis, a potentially deadly… Read More


OT Chair Designs Pillow to Aid Infant Development

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As a pediatric occupational therapist, Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, has been a strong advocate of the importance of tummy time for the development of neck and shoulder muscles and motor skills in infants.   The chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health Science Center and the author of two books on infant development,… Read More