The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Office of Research cultivates research and economic development on a national and global scale.
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30 Oct 2025
Leighanne Soden, president of @WestCancerFdn, lead the panel “Breaking Barriers to Cancer Care,” highlighting the importance of access and equity in improving cancer outcomes statewide.
#TNCancerCollaborative #CancerEquity #UTHSCResearch
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30 Oct 2025
· Dr. Neil Hayes (UTHSC Center for Cancer Research) discussed how translational science bridges discovery and patient care, driving new approaches to treatment and prevention.
#TNCancerCollaborative #UTHSCResearch #CancerResearch
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30 Oct 2025
Dr. Liza Makowski (UTHSC) presented The WELCOM Study: Weight Loss and Cancer Outcomes in the Mid-South, connecting insights from metabolism and microbiome science to cancer prevention across our region.
#TNCancerCollaborative #UTHSCResearch #CancerPrevention
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29 Oct 2025
Dr. Ramesh Narayanan presented new insights into next-generation androgen and glucocorticoid receptor-targeting therapeutics, advancing drug discovery and treatment for prostate cancer.
#TNCancerCollaborative #UTHSCResearch #CancerInnovation #ProstateCancer
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29 Oct 2025
Priya Vijayvargiya @erlangerhealth discussed how poor food environments and dietary patterns contribute to early-onset colorectal cancer mortality—and the importance of prevention through better nutrition access.
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29 Oct 2025
The #TNCancerCollaborative is underway with a strong start! Dr. Glen Balch of the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute opened the first panel with insights on cancer trends and keynote speaker Dr. Alan Tackett, followed with a discussion on breakthroughs caused by cancer evolution.
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3 Jul 2025
New in Mayo Clinic Proceedings (July 2025):
Dr. Satya Surbhi (@UTHSC) & team studied chronic pain treatment in CKD patients (2004–2018), finding a sharp drop in opioid use post-2015 and a rise in safer alternatives. Real-world impact of CDC efforts!
🔗 mayocl.in/438XjmD
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1 Jul 2025
Big congrats to Dr. John Cox on his $3.68 million grant NIAID grant to study how the bacterium that causes chlamydia reproduces—research that could lead to better treatments for this common infection.
news.uthsc.edu/dr-john-cox-a…
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18 Jun 2025
The importance of @rp_mccord 's research into human chromosome structure and DNA damage to cancer cells has led to $3 million in grants from @ENERGY and @NIH.
18 Jun 2025
Research being conducted at UT could have a significant impact on cancer treatment and lead to better health care for Tennesseans. @ArtsSciencesUT professor Rachel Patton McCord has received funding from @ENERGY and @NIH for her collaborative research. news.utk.edu/2025/06/18/ut-p…
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18 Jun 2025
Moms — appendicitis doesn’t always mean surgery. New @TheLancet study led by @LeBonheurChild and @UTHSC professor @TimJancelewicz shows antibiotics may be an option for some kids: youtu.be/NMwZr0L9kZU?si=02Ol… via @YouTube
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Did you know Memphis is one of just six U.S. cities with two R1 research universities?
This prestigious designation recognizes institutions with the highest levels of research activity and academic excellence. 👏
With both the @uofmemphis and @uthsc driving groundbreaking discoveries, Memphis is helping power Tennessee’s reputation as a hub for innovation and forward-thinking solutions. #TNTuesday
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16 Jun 2025
Three dedicated researchers with @UTHSC and @UTMedicalCenter are working to find life-changing solutions for breast cancer, diabetes, and more.
💡 Discover how their work could shape the future of care: bit.ly/3HyNFBw
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13 Jun 2025
Huge honor having @uthsc graduate and surgical oncology legend, Dr. @KellyKhunt as the keynote speaker at this year’s Harwell Wilson Surgical Society Annual Research Symposium!
@SocSurgOnc @AnnSurgOncol @MDAndersonNews @UTHSCResearch
@SurgeryUTHSC #HWSS225
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11 Jun 2025
Congrats to Dr. Marquita Nelson — named one of Memphis’ 2025 Top Doctors! 👏 As a physician-scientist, she’s advancing pediatric care through hematology research. Read her story in Memphis Magazine: memphismagazine.com/health/2…
#TopDoctors2025 #Pediatrics #UTHSC
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30 May 2025
Can we fight aging with science? Dr. Stephen Alway says yes! Discover how he's helping us fight muscle loss & thrive with age.
🔗 news.uthsc.edu/thriving-in-t…
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19 May 2025
📣 The #AllOfUs Journey is in Memphis TODAY!
🕘 9AM–3PM
📍 @Shelby Cares (3358 S. Third)
Explore a traveling exhibit with games & activities and learn how you can shape the future of health research.
Join us spread the word!
🔗 allofus.nih.gov
#JoinAllOfUs #Memphis
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15 May 2025
🎉 Huge congrats to Maggie Bohm, PhD, on receiving a grant from the @theNCI for her groundbreaking research on the gut microbiome’s role in breast cancer! A major win for @uthsc and the future of cancer research! 👏🔬 🎉 news.uthsc.edu/phd-graduate-…
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14 May 2025
Join us May 14 at 12PM for a webinar on @NIH’s #AllofUs Research Program! Researchers, learn how this tool accelerates health research, enabling individualized prevention, treatment, & care. Plus, get details on the upcoming campus visit May 22! tennesseehipaa.zoom.us/meeti…
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1 May 2025
Glee! Happiness! Joy! Well deserved recognition for @maggiesuebohm! The NOA arrived! Her F31 awarded - which scored a 6%! Thank you @theNCI for supporting the next generation of scientists and trailblazers! @UTHSCResearch @UTHSC_Cancer #Makowskilab #workwithwinners
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30 Apr 2025
🧬 A federal grant is fueling UTHSC grad student Harrison Thorn’s research on the deadly fungus Aspergillus fumigatus. A powerful example of how supporting young scientists leads to real public health impact.
🔗 news.uthsc.edu/federal-grant…
#UTHSC #STEM #FungalInfections
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