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Gas Shutdown Notice – Van Vleet Building

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To complete necessary repairs to the gas line on the roof of the Van Vleet Building, gas service to the building will be temporarily shut off on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The shutdown is expected to last the entire day. No other utilities are expected to be affected during this time. If this gas outage… Read More


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week: Protecting Your Taxes on Tax Day

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As Tax Day is upon us, it’s crucial to be vigilant about the security of your tax information. Cybercriminals often exploit this time to launch scams and phishing attacks aimed at stealing personal and financial data. Here are some tips to keep your tax information secure: Verify Sources: Only use trusted and secure websites for filing… Read More


The Commercialization Discussion – The New Impact Factor: Leveraging Your IP for Recognition and Funding

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It’s no longer just about publication impact factors. Patents, licenses, and other forms of IP are increasingly considered in grant applications, tenure decisions, and promotions. The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) invites faculty, postdocs, and students to join us for a session on learning how to leverage your IP to amplify your research impact… Read More


Oral Dissertation Defense Tue 4/15 – Evans Ifebuche Nnamani, Biomedical Sciences

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Evans Ifebuche Nnamani (Biomedical Sciences) will defend his dissertation titled “Hantavirus Prevention: Vaccines, and the How and Where to Find Hantaviruses” on Tuesday, April 15, at 1 p.m. CDT. Dr. Colleen Jonsson is his advisor. The Zoom link is https://tennesseehipaa.zoom.us/j/84118386828?pwd=1YdHxt4ZnmFmaZPZt1SuEUbdMXMedX.1


RECRUITING FEMALES FOR BREAST CANCER RISK STUDY

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Seeking Female Participants for Research Study on Cancer Risk Factors Who: Healthy FEMALES aged 18-35 or 50-85 with a BMI 20-25kg/m or > 30kg/m. Compensation: $150 after the last study visit Where: Elma Roane Fieldhouse, University of Memphis What: 2 visits at the study site: • Screening visit (~0.5 hr): consent, pick up materials needed… Read More


TODAY!!! Department of Prevention Medicine Biostatistics Seminar Series: Generative AI & Chatbots: The Substitute Who Knew Too Much

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The Division of Biostatistics of the Department of Preventive Medicine, UTHSC, invites you to attend TODAY’s seminar.   Time: Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT ZOOM Virtual Room Connection: Register in advance for this meeting to get the Zoom Link  Seminar Website: https://uthsc.edu/preventive-medicine/events.php Speaker Bio: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/yves-voirin-525b5625   Generative AI & Chatbots: The Substitute Who… Read More


New Machines at the MRC!

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The MRC now has QIAgen’s QIAxcel. This machine sports automated fragment analysis of nucleic acids using capillary-electrophoresis. With the capability to run 12 samples at a time, this machine is both faster and cheaper than its predecessors – the Agilent Bioanalyzers. Each run costs $15.   Additionally, the MRC has revamped our digital PCR machine with… Read More


Make plans now to support Giving Day 2025

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s fifth-annual Giving Day is set for Tuesday, April 29. This 24-hour campaign is a time of philanthropic excitement for the campus and beyond. The university invites members of the community to join in making a gift of any amount to support their favorite fund(s). A number of alumni… Read More