Department: Office of Research

UTHSC Researchers’ Work on Human Pangenome Aids Understanding of Common Chromosomal Abnormality

Written by Christopher Green

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Research

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

Research Collaboration on New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Receives National Support

Written by Lee Ferguson

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Research

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

UTHSC Advisory Board Approves 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

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

2023 UTHSC Giving Day a Success, $635,000 Raised

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

Thanks to the generosity of students, alumni, faculty, and staff, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s third-annual Giving Day April 25 raised more than $635,000 and exceeded its goal of 1,100 gifts in 24 hours with more than 1,200 donations. The outstanding support helped unlock a $150,000 gift to the university that contributed to… Read More

UTHSC Researchers Part of Decades-Long Project to Drastically Improve Brain Imaging

Written by Christopher Green

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Research

After nearly 40 years of research, a team including two researchers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has published a process for improving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) capabilities, allowing the researchers to capture brain images at a higher resolution than ever before. As a result of the study, scientists can now create images that… Read More

Teaching, Research Help Assistant Professor Claire Simpson ‘Pass it Forward’

Written by Communications and Marketing

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EducationResearch

Claire Simpson, PhD, is an assistant professor so intrinsically interested in her research and its promise for humanity that teaching becomes a happy coincidence of lifestyle.  “I am passionate about teaching,” said Dr. Simpson, who received a 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Student Government Association Executive Council. “I am passionate about passing on what… Read More

Collaboration Researching Angelman Syndrome Publishes Findings, Receives $2.4 Million Award

Written by Lee Ferguson

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Research

A three-way research collaboration at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTSHC) is achieving crucial advances in finding a new target for Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, balance issues, motor impairment, and debilitating seizures. Julio Cordero-Morales, PhD, and Valeria Vásquez, PhD, both associate professors of Physiology in the UTHSC… Read More

Grant Named Vice Chancellor for Advancement at UTHSC, UT Foundation

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

After a nationwide search, Brigitte Grant, a seasoned advancement leader in public academic health science, higher education, and non-profit organizations, has been named vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.  Grant joins a stellar UT Foundation team of vice chancellors supporting all University of Tennessee campuses on May 1. Her… Read More