UTHSC News


UTHSC Donates More Than a Ton of Food to the Mid-South Food Bank

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On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, staff members from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) delivered 2,631 pounds of food and household supplies to Mid-South Food Bank.


Barbara Connolly Named Interim Dean of Allied Health Sciences

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Today, Hershel P. Wall, MD, chancellor for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), announced the appointment of Barbara H. Connolly, EdD, DPT, as interim dean for the UT College of Allied Health Sciences.


Trauma Center Researchers Chosen to Participate in National Study

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The Elvis Presley Memorial Level 1 Trauma Center at The MED is one of a select number of Level 1 trauma centers in the United States chosen to participate in a groundbreaking national clinical trial sponsored by the NIH.


Pharmacology Experts Receive Scholar Grants for Translational Research

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The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at UTHSC is pleased to announce recipients of its first K12 Scholars grant program.


UTHSC’s CTSI Hosts Live National Telecast on Health Care Disparities

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The purpose of the live telecast is to expand interest, procedural approaches and submission of quality research grant applications that examine racial/ethnic discrimination in health care disparities.


Timothy L. Hottel Appointed Dean for College of Dentistry

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Today, Chancellor Hershel P. Wall, MD, announced the appointment of Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, MBA, as dean for the UT College of Dentistry. Dr. Hottel is expected to arrive in Memphis to assume his new responsibilities by January 1.


College of Medicine Recognizes Excellence with Alumni Awards

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Annually, the College of Medicine honors four alumni as having made distinguished contributions to the health care industry. 2008 honorees include: Drs. Robert Demos, Richard Grossman, Robert Kerlan and Randal Weber.


Memphis BioImaging Symposium Draws Internationally Recognized Experts

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World-renowned experts in the major fields of medical imaging will gather at the Fogelman Executive Conference Center at the University of Memphis for the Fifth Annual Memphis BioImaging Symposium (MemBIS) on Thursday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 7.