Mambo Italiano is the latest addition to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Food Court in the Madison Plaza Building on the Memphis campus. It is the restaurant’s first location in Memphis and joins Chick-Fil-A, Pimentos, Soi No. 9, and Starbucks in the food court. The eatery serves pizza by the slice and personal… Read More
A major international study of colorectal cancer called the ColoCare Study, which includes the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a five-year renewal with $10 million from the National Institutes of Health to fuel new innovations in colorectal cancer treatment. This next phase of the project will focus on developing new medical interventions… Read More
A UTHSC research team has been awarded $2.85 million from the National Institute on Aging for a project that will deepen understanding of how mitochondria influence the aging process and age-related diseases. David Ashbrook, PhD, assistant professor of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, is the principal investigator on the study examining how sex, diet, age, and… Read More
Leadership Memphis has honored Jon McCullers, MD, as one of ten 2022 Change Makers for his work in infectious disease. Besides helping leaders and laypeople understand the complexities of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the various treatments, he was at the forefront of building testing and vaccination systems that quickly benefited everyday citizens. Change Makers are… Read More
The fifth annual Brad Baker Race for Sight 5K kicks off Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. at Shelby Farms. Hosted by Hamilton Eye Institute (HEI) Lions Club, the race serves as a fundraiser to provide vision treatments for underserved people in Memphis and abroad. “We’re unique as a Lions Club since we’re all doctors and medical… Read More
Seven exemplary students were honored Friday, February 25, during the 30th annual Black Student Association (BSA) Awards Ceremony at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Held virtually for the past two years because of the pandemic, the ceremony honors the accomplishments of graduating Black student leaders from each of the six colleges at UTHSC.… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and its clinical practice partner, University Clinical Health (UCH), today closed the drive-through COVID-19 testing site at 3 N. Dunlap St. on the UTHSC Memphis campus. The closure reflects the decline in demand for testing. UCH will continue offering COVID-19 testing at its 1068 Cresthaven location, Monday… Read More
Angel Finger walked up to the TV microphone Thursday in the middle of the largest dental clinic in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry and beamed her joy into the camera. “The experience was very relaxing. My dentist assured me everything was going to be okay. She calmed me down when… Read More
