The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, along with leaders of the UT System Communications and Marketing Office, have received top honors from national and Tennessee public relations competitions for the planning, execution, and promotion of last fall’s “Everywhere You Look, UTHSC” tour, a statewide tour to emphasize… Read More
Researchers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have made a foundational discovery about chromosome biology through their work on the first-ever human pangenome reference. Published recently by the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium in the journal Nature, the draft pangenome uses complete genome assemblies to provide a diverse look at the genetic makeup of… Read More
During the sixth-annual Ivan Marais Cataract-A-Thon at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Hamilton Eye Institute (HEI) Saturday, June 3, physicians will perform cataract surgeries at no cost to restore the sight to 25 individuals, who otherwise could not afford the surgery. The all-day outreach begins at roughly 7 a.m., in the third-floor surgery center at… Read More
A team of UTHSC researchers has been awarded $924,000 from the Department of Defense for their work developing a new treatment for ovarian cancer. The project is a collaboration between the labs of Wei Li, PhD, distinguished professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and director of the Drug Discovery Center in the College of Pharmacy, Junming Yue,… Read More
The College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is ranked No. 24 for Best Medical Schools for Primary Care, according the new U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools ranking. The UTHSC College of Medicine tied for the No. 24 slot in primary care with the University of Alabama… Read More
For Monica Ogunsusi, MD, and Aditya Shah, MD, studying medicine internationally is not only a special experience, but one that also elevates their future careers in medicine and global health care. “The Ben-Gurion Multicultural Health elective offered the opportunity to be educated from Israeli physicians, form professional connections, and created the space for an enriching… Read More
Muneeza Khan, MD, the first woman to chair the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Department of Family Medicine, was honored as one of the 2023 Super Women in Business by the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ). The recognition highlights her outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of medicine and her leadership in health care… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board Friday unanimously approved the UTHSC 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap 18 months in development that defines the institution’s direction for the future. The plan will go before the UT Board of Trustees for a final vote at its meeting in June, which is set for… Read More
