About
The University of Tennessee is committed to making life and lives better. As a team of scholars, explorers, educators, and students, we have the skills and passion to create real impact across the state and around the world.
“The University of Tennessee is tackling the state’s most urgent health challenges—high rates of cancer, chronic disease, and rural health disparities—by uniting experts across medicine, engineering, data science, and the social sciences. Our faculty transform discovery into solutions that improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, bringing innovative care to the people and communities who need it most, while advancing knowledge with global impact.”
— Brad Day, Associate Vice Chancellor, East Tennessee Health Innovation Alliance
Mission
To help all people reach a state of health and well-being through transdisciplinary and translational research that solves large, complex problems.
Vision
We are creating a collaborative ecosystem of health and wellness researchers, industry partners, and community practitioners. Together, our mission is to create a healthier, more resilient future for people around the world, starting in Tennessee. We envision a future in which all people have access to health care and education, and where healthcare providers are informed and equipped with effective patient-specific solutions.