Early Career Achievement alumna Dr. Erin Taylor, left, assistant professor of physiology and biophysics, and Distinguished alumna Dr. Babbette LaMarca, chair and professor of pharmacology and toxicology, were honored as trailblazers with exemplary research careers.

The device delivers brief pulses of stimulation when a seizure is detected, reducing the number of seizures for patients whose epilepsy is not controlled by medications. The advanced response neurostimulation surgery and follow-up care requires a team of experts such as those at UMMC, a Level IV epilepsy center.

In just the last six months, SOPH researchers have been awarded 18 grants totaling more than $16.7 million. The funding boosts projects aimed at improving public health issues in Mississippi.

The Medical Center extends its sympathy to the family of a former staff 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 October 23 - 29.