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New Ph.D. in research program resonates with radiologists

Monday, January 13, 2020

There’s a new degree in town – a Ph.D. in research for radiologists who set out on a biomedical imaging/bioengineering track. According to its advocates, the program reflects well - not just on the Department of Radiology, but also on the Medical Center as a whole. Read More

Dr. Barbara Alexander, center, 2019 School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences Distinguished Alumna, talks to Ph.D. students Olivia Travis and Corbin Shields during SGSHS Research Day.

Distinguished alumna recounts mentors' roles at SGSHS Research Day

Monday, November 4, 2019

As part of the School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences' annual Research Day last Thursday, trainees heard from 2019 Distinguished Alumna Dr. Barbara Alexander, UMMC professor of physiology and biophysics. During the event, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows also presented their research as part of poster and oral poster presentations. Read More

Postdocs drive research, training at UMMC

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.

Published on Thursday, September 19, 2019

Lab coats symbolize pride, professionalism in SGSHS

The School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences hosted its first white coat ceremony last Thursday. For 21 incoming Ph.D. students, the school's premier event marked the beginning of their careers as biomedical researchers.

Published on Monday, August 19, 2019

UMMC confers 853 degrees in health sciences professions

The University of Mississippi Medical Center on Friday conferred degrees to 853 students who are beginning their careers in the health sciences, or entering into a new chapter of an existing one in this state and beyond.

Published on Friday, May 24, 2019

Physiologist claims UMMC's top educator honor

In the lab, classroom and community, Dr. Mike Ryan has dedicated his time to training young scientists. On Tuesday, UMMC presented the Regions TEACH Prize, the institution’s highest honor for educational excellence, to Ryan during a ceremony that recognized UMMC's 2019 Nelson Order inductees.

Published on Thursday, May 9, 2019

SGSHS REACHes elementary students for science education

Published on Thursday, March 7, 2019