UTHSC In the Media


PTSD and alcoholism can ruin veterans’ lives. This UTHSC researcher’s solution could one day treat both.

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In April, behavioral neuroscientist Bryan Cruz was in his office at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center when he received major news: He had received a $749,000 grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.


Kenneth Ataga Leads Efforts to Improve Lives of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

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Since becoming a doctor, Kenneth Ataga, goals have always been the same: help patients with sickle cell disease live as normal a life as possible.


Ascension Sacred Heart welcomes new cardiologist

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Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf has welcomed Mark Holt, MD, board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, to the medical office building on the Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf campus at 3871 E. Highway 98, Suite 202.


What Is the Role of Immunology in Atopic Dermatitis Care? With Jay Lieberman, MD

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At RAD2026, Lieberman notes advances in immunology and systemic therapies that are reshaping the link between dermatology and allergy/immunology.


TMS for MDD Is Changing Fast. Here’s What Psychiatrists Need to Know

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New accelerated TMS protocols and an FDA-approved at-home device are changing how psychiatrists treat MDD after antidepressant failure.


One Memphis doctor shares how she’s working to close gaps in children’s mental healthcare

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Child mental health has been declared a national crisis, and one Memphis doctor is working to change that one partnership at a time.


Press Release: Congressman Steve Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants for University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Congressman Cohen announces $1.8 million in NIH grants for UTHSC research on childhood obesity and radiation-induced cell dysfunction.


West Tennessee Medical Group Gastroenterology Closure: Alternative Care Options Explained

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The West Tennessee Medical Group Gastroenterology, a regional provider of digestive health services, has announced plans to close its operations on July 1, 2026, according to a statement released on April 5, 2024.