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Kristina Gordon, associate dean for community engagement for both the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and the College of Social Work and CHS CEO Parinda Khatri.

William T. Grant Foundation Announces Funding for UT, Cherokee Health Systems for Research-Practice Partnership

posted on June 5, 2024

The grant-funded efforts will center around the development of a training program for CHS practitioners and UT students and faculty.
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The Conversation: Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed

posted on April 29, 2024

There are several reasons why some people can run very fast while others tend to run more slowly. Dawn Coe and Elizabeth (Kip) Webster answered the question, “Why are some people faster than others?” for The Conversation’s Curious Kids series.

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Targeted Cancer Treatments Take Priority at UT, UTHSC and ORNL

posted on April 18, 2024

A partnership between UT, UTHSC, and ORNL aims to improve outcomes for cancer patients by identifying new precision therapies that leverage the state’s deep expertise in radioisotope production. The partnership will advance new radioisotope theranostics from concept to clinical application.

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UT Research Breaking Records, Growing Impact in Tennessee and Beyond

posted on January 31, 2024

A partnership between UT, UTHSC, and ORNL aims to improve outcomes for cancer patients by identifying new precision therapies that leverage the state’s deep expertise in radioisotope production. The partnership will advance new radioisotope theranostics from concept to clinical application.

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UT Team Uses AI to Improve Sepsis Detection and Effective Treatment

posted on January 29, 2024

Anahita Khojandi and her team developed an AI-based model that analyzes patient data to predict onset of sepsis — potentially catching it four to six hours earlier than current methods and improving chances of effective treatment and survival.

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The Conversation: Cannabis Products May Harbor Fungal Toxins Harmful to Human Health, but Regulations Are Uneven or Nonexistent

posted on January 18, 2024

Certain types of fungi found inside and outside hemp and cannabis pose potential health concerns. Kimberly Gwinn assembled a research team to better understand the effects of these fungi and their toxins on human health.

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