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BiTE immunotherapy offers new hope for patients with aggressive cancers

Monday, April 6, 2026

Immunotherapy is reshaping what’s possible for patients with fast‑growing blood cancers. At UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute, BiTE therapy, an innovative treatment that helps the immune system lock onto and destroy cancer cells, is giving patients hope. Read More

With humor and energy, Dr. Nathan Tullos engages the audience during UMMC’s Last Lecture, blending personal stories with lessons on purpose and perseverance.

Tullos bridges ‘Indiana Jones,’ science career, guiding principles in ‘Last Lecture’

Monday, April 6, 2026

Two Hollywood science-fiction adventures helped reshape the future of Dr. Nathan Tullos, who delivered a heartfelt and humorous keynote at the annual Last Lecture. His message on gratitude, humility, passion and hope challenged listeners to reflect on their own paths. Read More

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Bain Brandon, 2, hangs out in the Sanderson Tower clinics at the children's hospital.

From diagnosis to TikTok: Children’s of Mississippi toddler shares Type 1 diabetes journey

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 Dr. Billie Rhea Philllips receives a gift bag from Dr. Lesley J. Thweatt, left, assistant professor of education for the School of Nursing, during the PhD in Nursing program 25th anniversary event.

PhD in nursing program marks 25 years of skill building, research activity

Published on Monday, April 6, 2026

 Smiling with a $10 million gift from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation are, from left, Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and CCRI director; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Stephen Sims, president of the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation; Mary Catherine Blackwell, secretary of the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation; John Lewis, treasurer of the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation; and Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute announces public phase of $125M campaign

Published on Monday, March 30, 2026

 Dr. Alan Jones, Dr. Tina Martin, Michael Johnson, Lisa Johnson, Dr. LouAnn Woodward and Dr. Glenn Boyce gathered this month to recognize the start of the Johnson Scholars program.

$5M family donation boosts scholarships for School of Nursing at Oxford

Published on Monday, March 30, 2026

 The new adolescent psychiatric unit designed to serve teens ages 13-17 offers individual therapy, goal-oriented group therapy, recreational group therapy, mindfulness activities, yoga, social skills training and access to a hospital-based accredited school to support continued education during treatment at the children's hospital.

Children’s of Mississippi opens adolescent acute psychiatric unit

Published on Monday, March 30, 2026

 Frances Croft, manager-community and annual giving at UMMC, collects a donation from Samanda Summers at City Sweep benefitting the children's hospital. Lindsay McMurtray/ UMMC Communications

Photos: From Beads to Big Smiles, St. Paddy’s Celebrations Support Children’s of Mississippi

Published on Monday, March 30, 2026

 Reid Fracchia and Kate Purdom announce their match in urology and internal medicine at UMMC during School of Medicine Match Day ceremony.

'Matching' students reminisce about caring doctors who shaped their career paths

Published on Monday, March 23, 2026

 Royal blue is more than a flattering color for Bryce Ramsey. She wears it often to call attention to colorectal cancer screening.

Front and Center: Bryce Ramsey

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