“Nutrition is not a side issue in healthcare, it’s fundamental to many of the things that we need to have a healthy lifespan,” UT Health Sciences Vice Chancellor for Research Jessica Snowden, MD, told a national audience Monday during a press conference hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.… Read More
Brittany Grayless holds not one but two doctorates from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. Already a Doctor of Audiology (AuD), she graduated in May with a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from the university. “There’s always more to learn to better yourself, whether it is for yourself or for your community, and you… Read More
Looking to build practical AI skills and see how these tools can support your work? Join these free virtual Microsoft training sessions to explore new ideas, gain hands-on insights, and discover ways to apply AI more confidently across your organization. Strengthening your skills across AI, low-code, data platforms, and endpoint management is a must. These… Read More
Stay in the loop with the latest from UT Health Sciences Information Technology Services. Our summer newsletter highlights recent IT news and updates — from new sign‑in changes and service improvements to featured tools like TechTriage and Qualtrics — along with links to learn more about AI. Whether you’re looking for support, answers, or what’s… Read More
#1: DRIVE LIFE SCIENCES FALL 2026 STARTUP ACCELERATOR Application deadline: June 26, 2026 Applications are open for the Drive Life Sciences Fall 2026 Startup Accelerator, led by MassBio and SCBio in search of the next breakthrough techbio and biotech companies. Over eight weeks, selected participants will learn from industry experts, access a best-in-class business curriculum,… Read More
NIH Reminder: Foreign Component Definition and Reporting Requirements NIH has issued a reminder clarifying the definition of foreign components and associated reporting obligations. See NOT-OD-26-084 for full details — notably, NIH now states that most instances of co-authorship constitute a foreign component. What counts as a foreign component? Any significant scientific element or segment of… Read More
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and UT Health Sciences Campus Recreation will be hosting the 2nd Annual Guy’d To Wellness Event. When: June 24, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: SRC Basketball Courts This event is geared toward men on campus to explore activities that promote mental health awareness. Participate in games,… Read More
In the mid-1980s, Lawrence Pfeffer and Daniel Nachsen were young PhDs, assistant professors, collaborators and friends working at research institutions across the street from each other in New York City: Dr. Pfeffer at Rockefeller University and Dr. Nachsen at Cornell University Medical College. Then one became ill. “It was very depressing when I found out… Read More
