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General Stores Needs Styrofoam Containers

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We reuse empty styrofoam containers for dry ice deliveries on campus. If you have any spare or unwanted containers email gstores@uthsc.edu or call 448-6152 to request a collection.


Enrolling healthy subjects for a research project

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Drs. Theodore Cory and Santosh Kumar are enrolling African American women for a research
project “Isolation of Blood from Healthy Control Donors”, to find out how the immune system
responds to infection with infectious diseases.
Subjects must be between the ages of 18-50, and generally healthy. Subjects must not be
heavy alcohol users, use illicit substances, have liver damage, have HIV, the human
papillomavirus (HPV), or be pregnant.
Subjects will be asked to provide 4 tablespoons of blood in one blood draw and will be
compensated $25.
Please contact Dr. Theodore Cory at tcory1@uthsc.edu, or 901-448-7216.


Kathy Lovett’s retirement celebration STARTS RIGHT NOW!

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Please join us in celebrating Kathy Lovett’s 30 years at UTHSC. Guests may come and go to the Mooney Library on December 1 between the hours of 12:00pm and 2:00pm , to extend their congratulations to Kathy. Refreshments will be served at noon, guest speakers will start at 12:20pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend through this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-at_m9CuGRhCoLDXyo6yolpUODJLVlU0VU5UNzNLVFYwMllIMlJZUFdDSC4u


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – Educate your family and/or team on the importance of cybersecurity

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Oftentimes, cybercriminals gain access through in-house negligence — hence, awareness is key. Teach those who hold sensitive information to recognize suspicious links, the role of strong password measures, and regular software updates, among other relevant factors. Notably, a strong defense starts with educated vigilance. Read more for tips on educating your family or team on cybersecurity.


Acceptable Use of Generative AI

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UTHSC’s Office of Cybersecurity and ITS have developed new university practice on the acceptable use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Read more for the link to the document.


Currently Recruiting for Blood Fats and Diabetes Risk Study

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Are you a healthy adult male or female, African American or Caucasian, between the ages 18-65 who has normal blood sugars and no personal or family history of diabetes.


Three-Minute Thesis Competition Today!

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Join the CGHS students today, Friday, December 1, 2-4pm in the Freeman Auditorium (930 Madison Building) for the annual Three-Minute Thesis competition. Presenters have three minutes and one slide to tell about the great research that they are doing!


Blackboard Student Users – Ultra Course View Spring 2024

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Blackboard courses that require Banner registration will be taught in Ultra Course View, effective in spring 2024. To prepare students for this conversion, helpful YouTube tutorial videos (by topic) and Support Help articles are posted on the Blackboard Log-in Institution Page.