UTHSC Honors Nursing Alums
Madge Saba was named 2014 Most Supportive Alumna for the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center during the recent Nursing Alumni Weekend.
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UTHSC Alumni Director Michelle Nixon Honored
Michelle Nixon, director of alumni programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has been honored with the Imhotep Award from UTHSC’s Student Government Association Executive Council. Nixon, who joined UTHSC in 2012, works in the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs and has supported a number of student initiatives that give back to the… Read More
UTHSC Alumni Director Michelle Nixon Honored
On April 22, Michelle Nixon received the IMHOTEP Award during the Student Government Association Executive Council (SGAEC) banquet at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. SGAEC President Ben Maddox presented the award, which acknowledges outstanding service to UTHSC students.
UTHSC prof earns $1.65 million grant for arthritis research
Andrew Kang, professor in the Division of Connective Tissue Diseases in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a $1.65 million grant to study rheumatoid arthritis.
UTHSC associate dean for Med Ed is stepping down
Robert G. Shreve has decided to step down from his role as associate dean for Medical Education in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, effective June 16. “As Bob steps down, it is not only appropriate that we recognize his hard work and his successes, but also that we embrace his legacy of continually improving… Read More
Karen Johnson Recognition
An analysis of data co-authored by Dr. Johnson was presented in March at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session. The study showed drinking two or more diet drinks a day may increase the risk of heart disease in otherwise healthy postmenopausal women.
UTHSC auction of Penczner artwork grosses more than $70,000
“The auction was a huge success,” saidZach Pretzer, director of development for the UTHSC College of Medicine. “It was a wonderful conclusion to what has been a tremendous gift to the UT College of Medicine by Paul and Jolanda Penczner.”
Ballo to lead new Radiation Oncology Department at UTHSC
Matthew T. Ballo, MD, recently received dual appointments as founding chairman of the new Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and director of Radiation Oncology at The UT/West Cancer Center.