Professional golfers, PGA TOUR Wives Association representatives, therapy dogs and New Orleans Saints cheerleaders and mascot all swung by UMMC to brighten the week for Children’s Hospital patients and their families. Sanderson Farms Championship play begins today at the Country Club of Jackson, with the winner to be determined Sunday afternoon. |
![Postdocs drive research, training at UMMC Postdocs drive research, training at UMMC](/news/News_Articles/2019/09/Images/Dr.-Edgar-Torres-Fernandez_02.jpg) | UMMC has more than two dozen postdoctoral fellows focused on honing their skills inside and outside of the lab as they transition into independent scientists. In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, meet a few of our postdocs and learn how they are improving training for their peers. |
A new paper from UMMC scientists at The MIND Center shows small brain lesions may have an outsized influence on memory and language loss as people age. Once largely ignored by physicians, the presence of these small infarctions could be just as important as larger ones in predicting cognitive decline. | ![Small, large lesion pairing accelerates cognitive decline Small, large lesion pairing accelerates cognitive decline](/news/News_Articles/2019/09/Images/MIND_color_brain.jpg) |
![In memoriam: Dr. Wayne L. Rone In memoriam: Dr. Wayne L. Rone](/news/images/in _memoriam.jpg) | The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved ones’ contributions to the academic health sciences center. |
Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. | ![Psychiatry panel, Jackson Heart Study kick-off conclude busy week Psychiatry panel, Jackson Heart Study kick-off conclude busy week](/news/images/upcoming_events.jpg) |
![Four fellows, clinical anatomist, peds ID specialist join UMMC faculty Four fellows, clinical anatomist, peds ID specialist join UMMC faculty](/news/images/new_faculty.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff. |