UTHSC In the Media


New local supercomputer cluster aims to ‘bridge’ industry, research

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After nearly a three-year process of hundreds of meetings, University of Memphis researcher Xiaolei Huang, Ph.D., and his team turned on a new research tool: a graphics processing unit (GPU) cluster, commonly known as a supercomputer.


Danny Thomas’ Dream For A Hospital Becomes The Memphis Miracle

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These are momentous days for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Richard Shadyac announced Monday that he is stepping down as head of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charites (ALSAC), the organization charged with raising the lion’s share of the $2 billion a year that fuels the hospital’s life-giving work. 


Family of Ellie Young files lawsuit against accused killer and his mother

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The family of Ellie Young, the medical student who was shot and killed at Shelby Farms, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her accused killer and ex-boyfriend Jackson Hopper. Young, a student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was shot to death after a breast cancer walk at Shelby Farms Park in October.


RevBio Receives Both FDA Approval to Expand its Clinical Trial and CMS Reimbursement for its Regenerative Bone Adhesive for Cranial Flap Fixation

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RevBio, Inc., announced that it has received FDA approval to expand its ongoing clinical trial to immediately fixate cranial flaps using TETRANITE®, the company’s bone adhesive biomaterial.


Marquis Who’s Who Honors Hady Lichaa for Expertise in Health Care

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Hady Lichaa, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FSVM, RPVI, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. “A respected author, speaker, and peer reviewer, Dr. Lichaa is a frequent presenter at prestigious conferences such as the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, among others.”


Grand jury indicts man accused of killing ex-girlfriend at Shelby Farms Park

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Tuesday afternoon, a grand jury indicted Jackson Hopper, the man accused of killing Ellie Young during a walk at Shelby Farms Park benefiting cancer research.


What you need to know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at St. Mark’s Hospital

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Cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are on the rise thanks in part, to our excessive use of technology – particularly smartphones, tablets, and computers – often on a daily basis.


Shelby County Health Department: Partnerships and health equity in action

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Dr. Michelle Taylor is the Shelby County division director for health services. In this role, Taylor leads the team that plans, organizes and maintains public health programs and services for Shelby County, Tennessee, which includes the city of Memphis.