Since 2021, Memphis Business Journal’s Women Who Lead has recognized over 300 extraordinary women professionals. These remarkable honorees aren’t just leaders — they’re glass-ceiling shatterers and trailblazers shaping a diverse array of local specialties.
From classmates to roommates to hospital colleagues for half a century, two Memphis doctors have shared a lifetime of career milestones. Urologist Dr. Vance Shappley, 82, and ophthalmologist Dr. David Usdan, 83, both grew up in Memphis and worked at their family businesses.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing has stepped up its dedication to community engagement and practical nursing instruction with a new contract that involves taking care of youngsters at the Wilder Youth Development Center, according to a recent report.
Dr. Jianyang Du, an accomplished associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has recently been awarded a notable grant of $1.5 million from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Every student has their own journey to higher education. Regardless of where a student’s journey starts, finding the right environment for their interests and needs is crucial to reaching their higher-education goals.
James Wheless, MD, FAAP, FAAN, FAES, Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, shared insights on his presentation from AES 2024, focusing on stiripentol, an FDA-approved treatment for Dravet syndrome.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), located right here in Memphis, TN, continues to lead the charge in scientific discovery with a new research grant focused on understanding the mental health impacts of COVID-19.
Researchers are continuously striving to unravel the complexities of human biology, and recent advancements have brought them closer to this goal.
