UTHSC In the Media


inTRAvent Medical Partners Names Dr. Kevin Foley Chief Innovation Officer

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inTRAvent Medical Partners LP, a medical device company dedicated to bringing intra-operative imaging and navigation to the bedside to improve neurosurgical procedures, today announced the appointment of Kevin Foley, MD, in the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).


Spectral AI Adds Additional Clinical Sites to Multi-Center Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Study

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Spectral AI, Inc. an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, today announced the addition of seven clinical sites that are currently enrolling to support the development of its diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) application for the DeepView® Wound Imaging System. Participating investigators and clinical… Read More


UTHSC Researcher Expands National Discussion of Cardiovascular Health with Groundbreaking Study on Meal Skipping Risks

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Dr. Yangbo Sun, an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at UTHSC, conducts research on cardiovascular diseases and modifiable lifestyle risk factors. A study led by Dr. Sun found that eating one meal a day was associated with a higher risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in adults aged 40 or older.


After launch two years ago, UTHSC expanding its nurse-midwife program

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing is working to increase the number of nurse-midwives in the Delta region, where maternal mortality rates are high and maternity care is scarce.


UTHSC Research Spinoffs Gain Momentum with National Business Grants – UTHSC News

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A recent spate of awards shines a light on the strides UTHSC researchers are making in translating their discoveries into novel solutions for human health and well-being. Three licensees, two spinoffs founded by UTHSC researchers and one long-standing partner, have received funding from the highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology… Read More


Paylocity Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Modern HCM with its Inaugural Elevate Awards

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Ten forward-thinking organizations honored for innovative and impactful use of the Paylocity HCM platform during the company’s annual Elevate Conference University Clinical Health – the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


Who is Paul Young married to? All we know about his wife and family as new Memphis mayor wins 2023 race

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Memphis’ new mayor, Paul Young, is married to Dr. Jamila S. Smith Young, who is an assistant professor at the College of Nursing at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In fact, as per the university’s official website, Dr. Smith-Young is also associated with the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and serves at… Read More


2023 Innovation Awards: Center for Health Improvement and Patient Stimulation

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It takes a good dose of practical experience before a student in the health sciences can truly master the art of healing. As it happens, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has one of the top programs in the country that delivers cutting-edge methods of teaching: practical simulations.