As written in the Operational Strategic Plan for Research: “At a time of diminishing grant dollars and increasing competition, it is essential now, more than ever before, that investigators are provided with an outstanding research infrastructure that will enhance their productivity and the research enterprise. Moreover, there is a pressing need to foster an environment… Read More
Green tea has been known to have beneficial health effects, but how these effects come about has been a mystery. Now, a team collaborating across the University of Tennessee System has discovered the molecular mechanisms through which key chemicals in green tea work to benefit the human body. The research teams of L. Darryl Quarles,… Read More
In 2016, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) set a goal of doubling its research footprint over the next 10 years. This investment required a renewed investment of resources. This fiscal year, UTHSC’s investment was augmented with a commitment by the University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI). UTFI’s Love Collins, III, vice chancellor of… Read More
“Tennessee’s state-wide multi-site clinical trial facilitator – Hospital operated, academically supported, powered by a robust research enterprise data ware- house, for superior performance and increased sponsor engagement.” The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) has been activated. It will operate as a separate 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF), the non-profit… Read More
“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
Third-year College of Graduate Health Science student Jessica Baker, BS, was recently selected as a recipient of a National Institutes of Health award for her project titled, “Evaluation of the Genetic Contribution of the Neuroinflammatory Response Following Neonatal Alcohol Exposure.” The fellowship award will support Baker’s work as a neuroscience student where she focuses on the… Read More
