UTHSC In the Media


Jon McCullers steps down from UTHSC administrative roles

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Dr. Jon McCullers has resigned from his roles as chief operating officer of clinical affairs and senior executive associate dean at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Medicine.


Thomas Levi Lancaster Honored by Marquis Who’s Who for Achievements in Pharmacy

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Thomas Levi Lancaster is a dedicated educator and specialist in diabetes management. Thomas Levi Lancaster has been included in Marquis Who’s Who.


‘Goldilocks’ binding strength determines anti-cancer T-cell efficacy and fate

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Immunotherapy, treatments that reinvigorate immune cells’ anti-cancer activity or reprogram T cells to target cancer, has shown promise in treating leukemias but has not yet been realized in solid tumors.


Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris host third annual Senior Prom event

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Looking for a time to dance and create an memorable experience? Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is hosting his third annual Senior Prom.


Patient Decision Aid Improves Shared Decision-making in Aortic Stenosis

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The AVITA tool led 60% of patients to change their initial preference while also increasing knowledge and decision quality.


Memphis medical company partners with NY firm to control Lyme disease

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US Biologic co-founder Dr. Maria Gomes-Solecki invented the vaccine. She’s a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where her research focuses on understanding the transmission of Lyme disease from ticks to mammals.


Allergies or Asthma?

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Dr. Anna Yang from Regional One Health joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the differences and treatment options.


3 new dental school deans so far in 2024

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis