2025 Top Doctors: Dr. Marquita Nelson
The hematologist with Regional One Health has been named one of the top doctors in Memphis by the Castle Connolly medical research group.
UTHSC In the Media
Shelby County proposes $5.5M crime lab focused on forensics, cell phone data, DNA
In the midst of pitching his $1.7 billion fiscal 2026 budget to Shelby County commissioners, Mayor Lee Harris proposed a $5.5 million “focused” crime lab to serve the county’s various law enforcement agencies.
Le Bonheur doc retires from Heart Institute he built
When Dr. Jeffrey Towbin, 73, retires from his storied 40-year career in cardiology at the end of June, one of his greatest legacies will be the pediatric heart program at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
St. Jude opens annual Dream Home Giveaway
Darryl Jones II, managing director of American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, is proud to be a native St. Louisan who works with the fundraising arm St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
Registration closed for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ Senior Prom
Registration is closed for the 4th Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ Senior Prom, which is taking place on Tuesday, June 17.
Novel liver surgery allows Georgia teen to graduate high school tumor-free
Medical specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta combine procedures to avoid liver transplant.
Memphis startup’s wearable tech aims to revolutionize post-surgical venous clot monitoring
Back in 2019, Erika Dillard enrolled in Patents2Products, a University of Memphis/Epicenter program that hires post-doc fellows to start businesses using patented intellectual property.
Three UT campuses receive Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grants
The investment of more than $5 million will support initiatives that expand access, strengthen pipelines, and prepare more Tennesseans for careers in healthcare.