University of Mississippi Medical Center - Events Feed - Academic Lectures, and Community Outreach, and Other Events

Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Megumi "Meg" Mills, postdoctoral research fellow, will present the Department of Physiology & Biophysics seminar "Endothelin-1 Mediated Inflammation in Obesity" at noon Wednesday, Aug. 26, in SON A018 and online via Webex.

Refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The virtual room will open 10 minutes before the seminar.

Meeting number (access code): 2473 133 7305 | Meeting password: physiology

SGSHS PhD and AuD Welcome Supper and Lab Coat Ceremony

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences' Welcome Supper and Coat Ceremony is Thursday, Aug. 27.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 -0500

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes — no appointment needed.

The wellness table will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Hall of Portraits.

Faculty Focus

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Utsav Nandi, MD, associate professor in the School of Medicine, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "Does It Work, Does It Work Here and Will We Actually Do It?" at noon Thursday, Aug. 27, in R153 (lower amphitheatre).

CE credit is available. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Family Medicine Update 2026

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0500

The Family Medicine Update 2026 conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 200 Township Ave., Ridgeland.

Find more information and register.

Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Seminar

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Andrea F. Lewis, MD, professor and director of sleep surgery, will present the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Seminar, "Optimizing the OSA Care Pathway: An All-Specialty Perspective," at noon Wednesday, Sept. 2, in CPN102-31 (large conference room) at Colony Park North.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common, and all providers play an important role in identifying symptoms and helping patients navigate diagnosis, treatment and long-term management. As awareness of OSA grows and many patients struggle with or discontinue CPAP therapy, understanding available treatment pathways and referral options is increasingly important. This session will explore a multidisciplinary approach to OSA management, including identifying patients at risk, facilitating timely referrals, understanding treatment alternatives and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. Dr. Lewis will discuss the burden of untreated OSA, challenges with CPAP adherence, current treatment options and the importance of coordinated care across specialties.

Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Yingjie Chen, PhD, professor of physiology and biophysics, will present the Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, "Mechanistic Role of Cardiac Inflammation and Immune Checkpoint Regulation in Heart Failure Development and Progression," at noon Wednesday, Sept. 2, in CW106 and online via Webex.

Refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The virtual room will open 10 minutes before the seminar.

Meeting Number (access code): 2473 133 7305 | Meeting Password: physiology

Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0500

The wellness table will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Sanderson Community Room.

SOD Labor Day Observed (DMD and DH)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The School of Dentistry will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SGSHS Labor Day (Observed)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Graduate Studies will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SHRP Labor Day (Observed)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Health Related Professions will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SOPH Labor Day (Observed)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Population Health will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SON Labor Day (Observed)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

School of Nursing will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7.

SOD Classes Resume (DMD and DH)