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Dr. Lee Bidwell, right, associate vice chancellor for research, congratulates platinum medallion winners Dr. Gailen Marshall, R. Faser Triplett Chair of Allergy and Immunology and Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor, and Dr. Lei Zhang, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship in School of Nursing, Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor and Harriet G. Williamson Endowed Chair of Population Health Nursing.

OAVCR Excellence Awards honor 2025 research accomplishments

Monday, November 17, 2025

Medical Center researchers across disciplines were hailed for their achievements in the past fiscal year, which saw a record number of proposal submissions. Read More

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences on Friday held its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Luncheon to honor Drs. Joey Granger and Jared Cobb with alumni awards for 2025. From left are Cobb, Dr. Sydney Murphy and Dr. Joey Granger.

Graduate School honors outstanding alumni, research

Monday, November 10, 2025

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences honored two of its alumni, Including its longtime former dean, during its annual Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Research Day. Read More

A new generation of physiologists tapping into the expertise of Dr. John Hall, center, include, from left, Dr. Alan Mouton and Dr. Ana Omoto. Both are UMMC assistant professors of physiology and biophysics.

A textbook case of excellence, Department of Physiology and Biophysics writes 70+ years of history

From its contributions to research related to cardiovascular, renal and endocrine physiology, to its success in educating students, UMMC’S Department of Physiology and Biophysics has made its mark on the world for decades, thanks to its legendary leaders and faculty.

Published on Monday, September 29, 2025

 Recipients of the 2025 Guyton Professorships are, from left, Dr. Michael Garrett, Dr. Babbette LaMarca, Dr. Gailen Marshall, Dr. David Stec and Dr. Lei Zhang.

Faculty members awarded honor named for medical school legend

UMMC has once again paid tribute to Dr. Billy S. Guyton’s contributions to medical education in Mississippi with the awarding of distinguished professorships in his name.

Published on Monday, June 30, 2025

 Jordan Mallette earns a PhD from the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences this month, establishing her career in research and education.

#2025UMMCGrad: PhD student focuses on the interconnectedness of the body

Jordan Mallette’s curiosity about the human body led her to a career in research and education, following in the footsteps of her father Dr. Robert Hester, professor of physiology and biophysics.

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

 Scientists, epilepsy centers, children’s advocate commended

Scientists, epilepsy centers, children’s advocate commended

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

 Dr. John Hall has reached his 50th anniversary at UMMC, making an impact on academic medicine and research.

Dr. John Hall celebrates 50 years of research, teaching at UMMC

Published on Monday, September 16, 2024

 Third quarter grants and awards surpass $42 million

Third quarter grants and awards surpass $42 million

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

 Nathan Campbell, who began working in laboratory research at UMMC as a high school student 11 years ago, is now graduating with a PhD in Experimental Therapeutics and Pharmacology.

#2024UMMCGrad: Nathan Campbell’s scientific training at UMMC began in high school

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

 Dr. Utsav Nandi, an emergency department physician, earned a master's degree from the School of Population Health to better serve his patients.

#2024UMMCGrad: ER doc masters population health

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

 UMMC faculty, staff garner national recognition

UMMC faculty, staff garner national recognition

Published on Monday, April 15, 2024

 UMMC faculty shine in national spotlight

UMMC faculty shine in national spotlight

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

 Researchers received 311 grants and awards last fiscal year that will add to the Medical Center’s discovery enterprise in areas including addiction, telehealth, violence prevention and perinatal disease. Pictured is Dr. Michael Garrett in the Molecular and Genomics Core Facility that will serve as the "nucleus” of the Molecular Center of Health and Disease.

Research enterprise surpasses $96M in funds

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

 2023-2024 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

2023-2024 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, August 7, 2023

 2022-2023 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

2022-2023 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

Published on Monday, August 7, 2023

 Granger poses for his final official portrait as associate vice chancellor for research and SGSHS dean, among other roles.

Granger retires after 33 years at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 26, 2023

 Q3 grants and awards surpass $20.8 million

Q3 grants and awards surpass $20.8 million

Published on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

 Regions TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Barbara Alexander, professor of physiology and biophysics, left, receives congratulations from Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

‘Science mom,’ ‘superb mentor,’ Alexander secures ace educator award

Published on Monday, May 22, 2023

 Maria Jones-Muhammad, who graduates with a Ph.D. in neuroscience in May, will complete her postdoctoral fellowship at University of Alabama-Birmingham.

#UMMCGrad2023 Maria Jones-Muhammad: Homegrown neuroscientist in training

Published on Monday, April 17, 2023

 Dr. Michael Garrett, Molecular Center of Health and Disease director and professor of pharmacology, stands in the Molecular and Genomics Core Facility that he established in 2010. It will serve as the "nucleus” of the MCHD.

New center to study genetic origins of diseases, innovative treatment

Published on Monday, April 10, 2023

 Dr. Elliot Varney sits before a patient's MRI scans that were evaluated for liver fat and liver fibrosis. The images, taken from a study he conducted, are included in his dissertation.

Front and Center: Dr. Elliot Varney

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

 Dr. Alan Jones is the latest UMMC professor to be honored for his accomplishments as a faculty member of a Southeastern Conference university.

SEC Faculty Achievement Award recognizes Jones' accomplishments

Published on Monday, April 27, 2020

 Dr. Barbara Alexander, center, 2019 School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences Distinguished Alumna, talks to Ph.D. students Olivia Travis and Corbin Shields during SGSHS Research Day.

Distinguished alumna recounts mentors' roles at SGSHS Research Day

Published on Monday, November 4, 2019

 Dr. Susan Buttross, left, and Dr. Deborah Konkle-Parker received platinum medallions during the Excellence in Research Awards ceremony.

Research excellence awards mark faculty, staff achievements

Published on Monday, October 28, 2019

 Dr. Edgar Torres Fernandez, a postdoctoral fellow in cell and molecular biology, studies polycystic ovary syndrome.

Postdocs drive research, training at UMMC

Published on Thursday, September 19, 2019