“Biochemistry is the science of life. All our life processes – walking, talking, moving, feeding – are essentially chemical reactions. So biochemistry is actually the chemistry of life, and it’s supremely interesting.” -Dr. Aaron Ciechanover At a time when the biomedical world was racing to uncover the secrets surrounding the translation of the information coded by… Read More
A Pictorial Story A blanket of snow in Memphis closed down UTHSC January 15th to the 17th. The challenge faced by the Office of Research was that this coincided precisely with our visit from Nobel Laureate and Professor Dr. Aaron Ciechanover. How did wonderful teamwork and dedication turn this challenge into a memorable experience for… Read More
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller In the last version of The Research Rainmaker, Dr. Goodman described several qualities that leaders should possess: honesty, transparency, trust, change catalyst and manager, etc. Notably, he spoke to the idea of leaders having the ability to articulate a clear and sensible… Read More
On the evening of January 14, 2017, Tsunami Owner and Chef Ben Smith and his assistant are busily prepping dinner for an intimate dinner party. The smell of sweet chili sauce and lamb fills the home of Dr. and Mrs. Steven R. Goodman. The dinner is being hosted in honor of Israeli Biochemist and Nobel Laureate… Read More
