2026 Frank M. Norfleet Forum for the Advancement of Health Violence Prevention Through a Public Safety Lens Friday, April 10, 2026 The National Civil Rights Muesum 7:45 am – 3:00 pm (breakfast and lunch will be provided) Activity Overview: The Frank M. Norfleet Forum for the Advancement of Health was established at the UT Health… Read More
We invite you to join us for the Annual College of Dentistry’s Research Day, taking place Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1-4:30 p.m. The keynote address will be held from 1-2:15 p.m. in the SAC auditorium. Following that, the poster presentations and awards ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Delta Dental Tennessee (DDTN)… Read More
During its winter meeting Friday, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Advisory Board recommended an increase to tuition, heard an inspirational update on the College of Medicine and the proposed new $350 million College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building, and recognized another vital hospital partnership for health care workforce development in Tennessee, with a new pediatric training… Read More
We are pleased to invite you to the Fourth Seminar of the Hamilton Eye Institute Vision Research Seminar Series 2026. This seminar features the Trainee Segment of the series and will be held in person Thursday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Freeman Auditorium (3rd Floor, 930 Madison Ave., Hamilton Eye Institute). We encourage you to… Read More
Professor and Department Chair Mona Wicks, PhD, RN, FAAN, says her “superpower” is the ability to see the potential in people and help them achieve their goals. She’s been doing that for almost 40 years at the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing. Dr. Wicks will retire at the end of February after 39 years… Read More
Inspire Future Healthcare Leaders. Share Your Voice. Make a Difference. Join the UT Health Sciences Ambassadors (HSA) program and help future students discover what makes UT Health Sciences extraordinary. As an ambassador, you’ll represent our mission, connect with prospective students, and engage in meaningful outreach throughout the community. “The ambassadors played a critical role in… Read More
Debra L. Palazzi, MD, MEd, has been named the Dunavant Chair of Pediatrics at UT Health Science Center’s College of Medicine and Pediatrician-in-Chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. She will begin her new roles on July 1, 2026. A nationally recognized leader in pediatric infectious diseases, Dr. Palazzi has dedicated her career to advancing clinical care, championing medical… Read More
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | Noon-1 p.m. (Central) Freeman Auditorium (930 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor) “How to increase the impact of your research by working with the University of Tennessee Research Foundation” Speaker: James Parrett, JD, PharmD, Interim UTRF Vice President In this talk, Dr. Parrett will explore how working with the University of Tennessee Research… Read More
