Category: Education

College of Pharmacy Spearheads Battle Against Fungal Pathogens at Annual Conference

Written by Nathan Ball

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EducationResearch

Unseen, deadly, and ubiquitous fungal pathogens pose an increasingly serious threat to global health, particularly among immunocompromised patients. These pathogens evolve rapidly, often quickly developing resistance to antifungal drugs, reducing the effectiveness of available treatments. With the rise in immunosuppressive therapies and the increasing incidence and geographic spread of fungal infections aided by global climate… Read More

Dental Hygiene Alumnus Proud of Profession, Grateful for Doors it Opened

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducation

A Master of Dental Hygiene degree has been a ticket to see the world for UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry alumnus Lt. Cmdr. Demario Walls.  A clinical adjunct instructor in the College of Dentistry and 2017 graduate of the former master’s program in dental hygiene, Walls serves as a lieutenant commander in the… Read More

Hematology/Oncology Fellow Awarded Acceptance into Competitive Research Institute

Written by Janay Jeans

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EducationResearch

The loss of several family members to sickle cell disease set Terrence Jones, MD, on a quest at an early age to find a cure for the disease. “Sickle cell disease has affected my community and family for many years, and because of the disease I have lost several of my close family members,” Dr.… Read More

New Pathologists’ Assistant Program Prepares More Students to Make an Impact

Written by Christopher Green

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Education

In its second year, the College of Health Professions’ newest program is continuing to grow. The first class in the Pathologists’ Assistant (PathA) Program started in January 2023, consisting of seven students who are now in clinical rotations and on track to graduate in December. The program expanded this January with 10 new students in… Read More

Four from UT Health Science Center Honored for Outstanding Service with UT President’s Awards

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

Four exceptional employees from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center were among 15 faculty and staff members honored with the 2024 UT President’s Awards announced today by UT System President Randy Boyd during the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees meeting in Knoxville. They are David Shibata, MD, a professor, Harwell Wilson Alumni Endowed… Read More

Leadership and Service Hallmarks of Recent DPT Grad’s Time at UT Health Science Center

Written by Janay Jeans

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Education

Joshua Miller’s journey into physical therapy began when he shadowed at a clinic in Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital while studying for his bachelor’s degree. “Coming into undergrad I was pre-med, so I was planning to be a doctor. In my sophomore year I thought, ‘do I actually want to be a doctor, or have I… Read More

Faculty Senate Closes Out a Strong Year, Honors Outstanding Support for the University

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Education

During its final meeting of the academic year Tuesday, members of UT Health Science Center’s Faculty Senate celebrated the year’s accomplishments, elected new officers, and honored UT System President Randy Boyd and Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally for their outstanding support of the university and its missions. Outgoing President Paul ‘PJ’ Koltnow, MS, MSPAS, PA-C, praised… Read More

Dental Student Shares Art of Dentistry on TikTok

Written by Janay Jeans

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Education

Karsen Springfield always had a strong interest in art and science. She was inspired to pursue dentistry by her parents, who are graduates of the UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry. Now a first-year dental student, she is sharing her perspective of the artistry in dentistry on social media. Her father, Felix Springfield, DDS,… Read More