#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
The UT Health Sciences Executive Leadership Team is hosting a town hall in Memphis to share information and answer questions from our campus community. Thursday, June 18 10:30 – 11:30 am CT SAC Dining Hall Due to time restrictions, we ask that you submit your questions prior to the event via this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wBM96sh6bE. This… Read More
Sharing streaming accounts may be convenient, but it can create unexpected security risks. Many families and friends share access to streaming services, shopping platforms, and other subscription accounts to save money. The problem arises when the same password is used across multiple sites. If one service experiences a data breach, attackers often use those stolen… Read More
Prior Approval for Domestic Subawards – Effective June 1 NIH now requires prior approval before adding a new domestic subaward post-award to any NIH grant or cooperative agreement, if the subaward was not included in the original peer-reviewed application. This ensures NIH maintains visibility into all subaward activity across its funded projects. How to submit:… Read More
Date: June 18, 2026 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: Hybrid (See Zoom link below) Doctor’s Office Building, 400 66 N. Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38163 Presenter: Dr. William Cushman (Bill) Title of talk: “Breaking Barriers: Systolic Blood Pressure Control to Benefit the Heart and Brain” Brief bio: Dr. William Cushman is Medical Director, Department of Preventive Medicine,… Read More
