The University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center and Research Institute received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine the biological factors contributing to prostate cancer and racial disparities in outcomes. The significant funding will help to uncover mechanisms behind the disease’s progression and therapeutic resistance, while paving the way for more effective and equitable treatment options.
Helping children and their families cope with the challenges of medical care is the mission of Children’s of Mississippi’s child life specialists. Valued members of care teams, these trained professionals work to support children’s emotional, psychological and developmental needs.
The human eye changes as we age – regardless of how well we could see the teacher or the blackboard in school. Eye care experts say exams after 40 are like a window to envisioning good health.
During its 69-year history, the University of Mississippi Medical Center has made contributions to the state, and the world, in medicine, science and education. Each month, we’ll recognize at least one of these major accomplishments.
