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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

Published on Monday, September 29, 2025

 Dr. April Carson, director of the Jackson Heart Study, speaks during the program's 25th anniversary ceremony.

Jackson Heart Study marks 25 years, looks to new tech for next phase

Published on Monday, September 29, 2025

 Dr. Wu Zhou, professor and director of the research division in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery and PI and director of the BARC, views specimens in the lab with intern researcher Dr. Zelma Iriarte.

UMMC expands research to address hearing and balance disorders

Published on Monday, September 22, 2025

 The team of specialists at Children's of Mississippi's pediatric orthopaedic walk-in clinic includes, from left, Wendy Craddock, radiologic technologist; Shameika Durr, medical office assistant; Dr. Patrick Wright; Alicia Taylor, certified medical assistant; Dr. Hamdi Sukkarieh; Amy Edwards, nurse practitioner; Marquita Broadway, certified medical assistant; Dr. Kyle Deivert, resident; Jonathan Princiotta, nurse practitioner; and Nichole Powell, licensed practical nurse.

New walk-in pediatric orthopaedic clinic now open

Published on Monday, September 8, 2025

 Dr. Lei Zhang welcomes attendees to the third annual Mississippi Linking Solutions to Violence Summit.

Research enterprise surpasses $100M for fiscal 2025

Published on Monday, September 8, 2025

 Dr. Kimberly Sanford has been performing robotic surgeries for over 15 years.

Robotic surgery now available at UMMC Grenada

Published on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

 Access to care and support for rural hospitals are among the ways Mississippi’s infant mortality rate can be lowered, health experts say.

UMMC part of the solution to infant mortality public health emergency

Published on Monday, August 25, 2025

 Traditional BSN students Valerie Camargo, left, and Audrey Ezell practice clinical skills.

‘Truly life-changing’: Bedford Falls Foundation – DAF’s $2M grant opens door to UMMC School of Nursing for students in need

Published on Monday, August 18, 2025

 Kimberly Burt, of Jackson, walks the hallway of the clinical lab at The MIND Center as part of her participation in a study that aims to identify some of the root causes of dementia.

MIND Center research informs community understanding, treatment of brain disease

Published on Monday, August 18, 2025

 New Radiological Sciences student Michelle Zhang, receives her white coat from Dr. Lee Brown, left and SHRP Dean Jay Garner, during orientation week at the school.

Photos: Students get a touch of class as school year begins

Published on Monday, August 18, 2025