Upcoming Events

CRRC Gertrude & Florian Nelson Research Lecture

Tuesday, June 17 at 12:00 p.m

Helen Hobbs, MD, an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a professor of Internal Medicine/Molecular Genetics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, will present the Gertrude & Florian Nelson Cardiovascular Research Lecture and Medicine Grand Rounds, "Steatotic Liver Disease: Ancient Mutations for a Common Disease."

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m

Join us at the Center for Integrative Health for a free, one-hour, beginner-level chair yoga class to help build strength and flexibility of the body and mind from a seated posture. Any interested participants can sign up by filling out the online form or calling the CIH at (601) 815-3424, option 1.

Physiology & Biophysics Seminar

Wednesday, June 18 at 12:00 p.m

Dr. Ila Mishra, an assistant professor at the College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, will present the Department of Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, "From Discovery to Implications: Asprosin's Role in Metabolic Syndrome."

SGSHS Dissertation Defense

Friday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m

Umesh Bhattarai, a graduate student in the Physiology & Biophysics program, will defend his dissertation, "Effect of inhibition of IL12α and IL12β on pressure overload-induced heart failure."

Resident Research Day

Friday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m

Dr. Janice Law, the Gloria M. Sternberg directorship Ophthalmology and vice chair for Education at Vanderbilt University, will lead the Department of Ophthalmology Resident Research Day & Professor Samuel B. Johnson Memorial Lecture Series.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Zach Wiley, PGY2, Dr. Daniel Salvador, PGY3, and Dr. Adam VanDenLangenberg, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23.

Global Wellness 2025

Tuesday, June 24 at 12:00 p.m

Faisal A. Bukeirat, MD, FACG, director of the Division of Digestive Diseases, associate vice chair of health and wellness, and professor of surgery and medicine, will present "Global Wellness: What to Do in 2025 to Prevent Professional Burnout?"

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m

Portraits of Drs. Laura Coats and Kedra Wallace

Faculty Focus

Friday, June 27 at 12:00 p.m

Laura Coats, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Kedra Wallace, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, will host Faculty Focus "Manuscript Writing Made Simple: Key Tips for Success."

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m

Please join us on the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM to walk, run, or walk/run a 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile route. No sign-up is needed!

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m

Ophthalmology Grand Rounds

Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m

Omolola O. Idowu, MBChB, MRSC, a staff ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Hospital, Wilmington, DE, will present the Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, "Sitting pretty: a guide to a long and pain free career!"

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m

Please join us on the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM to walk, run, or walk/run a 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile route. No sign-up is needed!

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Laura Nusdorff, PGY2, Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY3, and Dr. J. Hunter Aultman, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 28.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m

Hands Only CPR Training

Friday, August 1 at 12:00 p.m

Jereme King, director of the Life Support Training Center, will give a "Hands-Only CPR Training" on Friday, Aug. 1, at noon and in the SOM SIM classroom.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m

SOD ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament

Monday, August 11 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament is Monday, Aug. 11.

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m

2025 Ophthalmology Update

Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m

The Department of Ophthalmology will host its "2025 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" 7:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m

Please join us on the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM to walk, run, or walk/run a 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile route. No sign-up is needed!

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m

Ombuds 101

Tuesday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m

Have you ever wondered what an "Ombuds" is? Dr. Erin Vaughn Jones, ombudsperson, will present the inaugural session of the "Ombuds 101" series. Join us to learn how the ombuds support UMMC staff, faculty and students!

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m

Adult Chair Yoga Classes

Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m

Center for Integrative Health Move and Groove

Monday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m

Please join us on the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM to walk, run, or walk/run a 1-mile, 2-mile, or 3-mile route. No sign-up is needed!