UTHSC In the Media


Erlanger Primary Care Hires Dr. Allan Akin

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Erlanger Primary Care announces the addition of Allan Akin, MD to its team of Family Medicine providers.


‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has earned the Carnegie R1 designation, highlighting the pivotal role research plays in its mission.


University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) attains Carnegie R1 research status

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has been designated as a top-level research institution.


UT Health Science Center’s R1 Status Puts Memphis on the Map for Cutting-Edge Research & Innovation

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Big things are happening in the 901, and this time, it’s a game-changer for science, health, and innovation. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has officially joined the ranks of the nation’s top research institutions with its new R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.


UT Health Science Center earns R1 designation

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It joins UT, Knoxville as a top research university in an elite group of 14 public university systems with more than one university with R1 status.


Dr. Coopwood envisions new Regional One Health campus as “gateway”

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With big plans in mind, a core Memphis institution – Regional One Health – will move to the former home of another Memphis institution with the purchase of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave.


National Eye Institute awards grant to support AI research for the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis

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The National Eye Institute awarded a $423,500 grant to support research focused on the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis.


8-year-old girl who died after ‘medical emergency’ on playground of Frayser school identified

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Libertas School of Memphis on Friday identified the 8-year-old girl who died earlier this week after a “medical emergency” on the school’s playground.