UMMC renames room for beloved SOM educator, father figure
R136, located in the original School of Medicine, has a new name: the J. Lincoln Arceneaux Conference Room, to which its namesake added his personal touch during his distinguished Medical Center career. A ceremony marking the christening was held on a storm-tossed Thursday – a day in perfect contrast to the self-possessed man being honored.
Published on Monday, April 22, 2019
When seconds count, 'Stop the Bleed' can save a life
When someone suffers a deep wound, he or she could die from blood loss in less than five minutes. But a bystander to a disaster or accident can step in and save the bleeding victim's life. A group of UMMC medical students is educating the public on using standard or makeshift tourniquets as part of the national 'Stop the Bleed' initiative.
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2019
DOM, Barksdale Lecturer: Data-driven medicine speeds progress
The Department of Medicine’s annual Research Day event featured the Barksdale Memorial Lecture given by Dr. Harlan Krumholz of the Yale School of Medicine. Krumholz encouraged faculty and trainees to think about advances in data science as a tool for progress, but to also remember the human aspect of medicine.
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2019
Base Pair earns community engagement kudos from Ole Miss
UMMC and Murrah High School’s Base Pair program has been sparking scientific interest in students for 27 years. Last week, the University of Mississippi recognized the research mentorship program as one of its best partnerships by honoring Base Pair with an Excellence in Community Engagement Award.
Published on Monday, April 15, 2019