UTHSC News


2012 Pharmacy Graduates Defy Low Employment Trend

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While some newly minted Tennessee pharmacy schools report a serious lack of employment opportunities for their students, the 176 graduates of UTHSC College of Pharmacy are defying that trend.


Donald B. Thomason, PhD, Named Dean of Graduate Health Sciences

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Steve J. Schwab, MD, chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has announced the appointment of Donald B. Thomason, PhD, as the next dean for the UTHSC College of Graduate Health Sciences.


Study Conducted Could Lead to Oral Image Viewing on iPad2

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According to a study conducted by Werner H. Shintaku, DDS, MS, there were no statistically significant differences between images viewed on an high-end, consumer-grade LCD monitor (Dell 2410 Ultrasharp) and an iPad2.


John Buolamwini Receives $1.1 Million Grant for Viral Disease Research

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John K. Buolamwini, PhD, professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UTHSC, has received a grant totaling $1,107,890 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.


Gabor Tigyi Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Continue Cancer Research

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Gabor Tigyi, MD, PhD, Harriet S. Van Vleet Chair in Oncology Research, professor and chair in the Department of Physiology at UTHSC, has received a grant totaling $1,497,646 from the National Cancer Institute.


Support UT-Methodist Transplant Institute New Organ Procurement

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Support UT-Methodist Transplant Institute Selection of New Organ Procurement Organization.


UTHSC Graduates 733 Health Care Professionals on May 25

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On Friday, May 25, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will graduate 733 health care professionals.


Wei Li Receives $325,000 Grant for Drug Discovery Instrument

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Wei Li, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UTHSC, served as the principal investigator of a grant totaling $325,000 from the Office of the Director, a subsidiary of the NIH.