UTHSC In the Media


‘Goldilocks’ binding strength determines anti-cancer T-cell efficacy and fate

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Immunotherapy, treatments that reinvigorate immune cells’ anti-cancer activity or reprogram T cells to target cancer, has shown promise in treating leukemias but has not yet been realized in solid tumors.


Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris host third annual Senior Prom event

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Looking for a time to dance and create an memorable experience? Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is hosting his third annual Senior Prom.


Patient Decision Aid Improves Shared Decision-making in Aortic Stenosis

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The AVITA tool led 60% of patients to change their initial preference while also increasing knowledge and decision quality.


Memphis medical company partners with NY firm to control Lyme disease

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US Biologic co-founder Dr. Maria Gomes-Solecki invented the vaccine. She’s a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where her research focuses on understanding the transmission of Lyme disease from ticks to mammals.


Allergies or Asthma?

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Dr. Anna Yang from Regional One Health joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the differences and treatment options.


3 new dental school deans so far in 2024

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis


UTHSC campus police joins “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt advocacy

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Officials at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) say its campus police department is adding its own efforts in collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). “Safety is paramount, and we want everybody to make sure they are wearing their seatbelts to save their lives, the lives of their passengers, and others, should… Read More


Erlanger Family Medicine Adds Dr. Ryan Shibata

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Dr. Shibata received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Cal State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, Ca. He then obtained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. In 2023, he completed his family medicine residency at Erlanger, affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of… Read More