Independent of each other, Dr. John Hall and Dr. Michael Hall have forged remarkable careers in their separate areas of expertise: physiology and cardiology, respectively. But as editors and authors of the latest revision of a classic medical textbook, they are on the same page.

It's easy to take for granted that when you inhale air, you'll soon exhale it. But for Mississippians coping with emphysema and other chronic lung diseases, it can be a daily struggle when inhaled air becomes trapped. A new procedure at UMMC to keep air from being trapped will give patients relief and restore quality of life.

The Medical Center's 2020 Excellence in Research Awards went to faculty based on the cumulative extramural funding they received for original research. This year, due to the unique research needs wrought by the pandemic, UMMC also granted COVID-19 Research Hero Awards to scientists who stepped up during an unprecedented time in health care.

The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former faculty member in appreciation for the loved one’s contributions to the academic health sciences center.

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Medical Center.

Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Oct. 5-11.