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College of Pharmacy Spearheads Battle Against Fungal Pathogens at Annual Conference

Written by Nathan Ball

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Unseen, deadly, and ubiquitous fungal pathogens pose an increasingly serious threat to global health, particularly among immunocompromised patients. These pathogens evolve rapidly, often quickly developing resistance to antifungal drugs, reducing the effectiveness of available treatments. With the rise in immunosuppressive therapies and the increasing incidence and geographic spread of fungal infections aided by global climate… Read More

Hematology/Oncology Fellow Awarded Acceptance into Competitive Research Institute

Written by Janay Jeans

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The loss of several family members to sickle cell disease set Terrence Jones, MD, on a quest at an early age to find a cure for the disease. “Sickle cell disease has affected my community and family for many years, and because of the disease I have lost several of my close family members,” Dr.… Read More

New Pathologists’ Assistant Program Prepares More Students to Make an Impact

Written by Christopher Green

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Education

In its second year, the College of Health Professions’ newest program is continuing to grow. The first class in the Pathologists’ Assistant (PathA) Program started in January 2023, consisting of seven students who are now in clinical rotations and on track to graduate in December. The program expanded this January with 10 new students in… Read More

Youth Celebrated at the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program’s Annual Young Men and Women’s Gala

Written by Janay Jeans

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Youths in the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program in the Center on Developmental Disabilities at UT Health Science Center were dressed in white gowns and black suits at the program’s annual Young Men and Women’s gala featuring music, food, dancing, and a tribute to their relatives who are their caregivers. During the gala, the youth… Read More

Leadership and Service Hallmarks of Recent DPT Grad’s Time at UT Health Science Center

Written by Janay Jeans

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Joshua Miller’s journey into physical therapy began when he shadowed at a clinic in Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital while studying for his bachelor’s degree. “Coming into undergrad I was pre-med, so I was planning to be a doctor. In my sophomore year I thought, ‘do I actually want to be a doctor, or have I… Read More

Department of Occupational Therapy Provides Therapeutical Support and Sensory Gardens at Memphis Mental Health Institute

Written by Janay Jeans

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Public Service

For more than a year, the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health Professions at the UT Health Science Center has partnered with the Memphis Mental Health Institute (MMHI) to plant sensory gardens and conduct student-led life groups for patients at the institute. The partnership gives occupational therapy students an opportunity to engage… Read More

Dental Student Shares Art of Dentistry on TikTok

Written by Janay Jeans

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Education

Karsen Springfield always had a strong interest in art and science. She was inspired to pursue dentistry by her parents, who are graduates of the UT Health Science Center College of Dentistry. Now a first-year dental student, she is sharing her perspective of the artistry in dentistry on social media. Her father, Felix Springfield, DDS,… Read More

Spring 2024 Health Professions Magazine Highlights Mission of Training Health Care Leaders

Written by Christopher Green

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The College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders in health care. In the Spring 2024 issue of Health Professions Magazine, this mission is demonstrated through stories of the successes of the college’s ambitious students, dedicated faculty, and accomplished alumni. Surviving Brain… Read More