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Led by Dr. Jawed Siddiqui, this research reflects CCRI’s growing strength in translational science and the pursuit of discoveries that can change outcomes for patients across Mississippi and beyond. Read More

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A new academic year is underway at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as students across UMMC’s health professions schools return to campus and begin the next chapter of their educational journeys. Read More

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