UTHSC News


Geier to Speak at UTHSC in Honor of Black History Month

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In honor of Black History Month, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will be hosting Rita Geier, JD at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Student Alumni Center.


Conference to Provide Support to Persons with Disabilities

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UTHSC, in partnership with other organizations, is sponsoring a conference aimed at demystifying technologies available for technical, educational and community health support to persons with disabilities.


Memphis Healthcare Providers Aim to Heal Children Internationally

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A team from UTHSC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently traveled to Guatemala to educate and equip physicians battling one of childhood’s most vicious sight-robbing diseases, retinoblastoma.


Report Identifies Scope of State Diabetes Epidemic

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UTHSC physicians, in conjunction with individuals at several state healthcare organizations, have produced a comprehensive report addressing the full scope of the diabetes epidemic in Tennessee.


“Town Hall” Meeting Scheduled for Students

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The Student Government Association Executive Council (SGAEC) is hosting a “Town Hall” meeting for students from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3 in the South Lounge of the Student Alumni Center (SAC).


Institutional Biosafety Committee Scheduled to Meet This Friday

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The UTHSC Institutional Biosafety Committee is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 30 in room 201 of the Molecular Sciences Building. The public is invited.


Paper by UT Researcher Recognized Internationally

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The UTHSC A.C. Mullins Professor in Research, Malak Kotb, PhD, has been recognized internationally for one of her research papers on infectious disease.


UTHSC Responds to Emergency Blood Shortage

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This week members of the UTHSC community can respond to the emergency blood shortage and help save lives by participating in one of the campus’ two blood drives.