UTHSC News


UTHSC Infectious Disease Researcher Mentors Local High School Student on COVID-19 Vaccine Design Development

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An infectious disease leader at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is providing his expertise in the research and development of vaccines to a local high school senior. James Dale, MD, chief of the Division of Infectious Disease and Gene H. Stollerman Endowed Professor in Medicine in the UTHSC College of Medicine, is mentoring… Read More


UTHSC College of Nursing Launches Traditional BSN Program

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing is opening a traditional, two-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program as a complement to its existing 12-month, accelerated BSN program. The traditional BSN will be geared to students who have completed 60 hours of prerequisite courses at a community college or other college… Read More


UTHSC Team Receives $2 Million For Diabetes Pathophysiology Study

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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases recently awarded a team of UTHSC researchers $1.99 million for their work to advance understanding of the pathophysiology of prediabetes, diabetes, and related complications. Sam Dagogo-Jack, MD, professor of Medicine and director of the General Clinical Research Center, is a principal investigator, along with Nawajes… Read More


New Issue of UTHSC College of Dentistry Magazine Illustrates Leadership in the Pandemic

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With a focus on community engaged care and excellence in clinical treatment, the College of Dentistry joined the university community in standing up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Early in the pandemic the college provided a model for safe clinical treatment, quickly retrofitting clinic spaces to remain open to treat dental emergencies and to train dental… Read More


UTHSC Campus Police Partnering With Statewide Agencies for Inaugural “Slow Down Tennessee” Campaign

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The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is a partner in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s (THSO) new speeding prevention campaign, “Slow Down Tennessee.” Through April 30, participating agencies will increase public education, awareness, and enforcement efforts to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide. “Slow Down Tennessee” is… Read More


UTHSC Supports 2021 Live! Memphis Breast Health Summit

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A professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Michelle Martin, PhD, focuses her research on cancer health disparities. So, it is a natural fit for her to serve as a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Live! Memphis Breast Health Summit, set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 1. It’s… Read More


UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center Brings New Cultural Competency Training to UTHSC Campus Police

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Officers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Campus Police Department will take part in training April 21-23 to help increase cultural competency and recognize biased-based policing to better serve the campus and surrounding area. This new, three-day certification program is offered by the UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC), an agency of the… Read More


Paper by UTHSC Researcher Examines How Diet of Highly Processed Food Affects Metabolic Outcomes

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A diet involving processed food may affect one’s metabolism more than realized, according to a recently published paper in the scientific journal  Communications Biology by Joseph F. Pierre, PhD, an assistant professor in the Divisions of Neonatology and Pediatric Obesity and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry in the College of Medicine at the… Read More