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Dr. Felicitas Koller, inaugural recipient of the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery, is pictured with Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, Dr. Sybil Raju.

Dr. Felicitas Koller named inaugural Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery

Monday, November 10, 2025

Dr. Felicitas Koller has been named the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery. The endowed chair honors the legacy of surgical innovation at UMMC while ensuring its continued advancement of transplant care, research and education. Read More

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Surgery program merits dual 3-star status

Monday, October 27, 2025

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide. Read More

Dr. Giorgio Aru, professor emeritus of surgery and former division chief and surgical director of UMMC’s heart transplant program, and his wife, Jan Aru, started Aru Family Scholarship Endowment to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine.

Aru family endowment will support future UMMC medical students

After decades of service at UMMC, Dr. Giorgio Aru and his wife, Jan, have turned their attention to supporting the next generation of physicians. The couple has established a scholarship to help medical students overcome financial barriers and pursue a future in medicine.

Published on Monday, July 21, 2025

 2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

2024-2025 UMMC Promotions and Tenure

More than 80 current Medical Center faculty will begin the new academic year with a promotion in rank, newly granted tenure, or both. Faculty are listed alphabetically, by school, in rank order of professor with tenure, associate professor with tenure, professor, and associate professor.

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025

 Since opening in 1955, the Department of Surgery at UMMC has trained generations of surgeons and led pioneering advancements in patient care.

UMMC Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years

This year, UMMC’s Department of Surgery celebrates 70 years of excellence. From historic firsts to life-changing recoveries, the department has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and proving that world-class surgical care can thrive in the heart of Mississippi.

Published on Monday, July 7, 2025

 Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

Surgeon, public safety chief and peds resident earn acclaim

Medical Center faculty and staff often are recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for their academic or medical achievements. These accolades place UMMC among health science centers worldwide.

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025

 Cutting the ribbon on Monday for the opening of the new burn unit are, front row from left, Kayla Hubbard of Magee; Dr. Juvonda Hodge, director of the Mississippi Burn Center; Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs; Kenneth Clark of Waynesboro. Behind are, Dr. Daniel Edney, state health officer; Dr. Peter Arnold, chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery; Dr. Al Rankins, IHL commissioner; Sherry Riser, nursing director; Gee Ogletree, IHL president; and Senator Walter Michel.

UMMC makes Burn Center opening official with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Published on Monday, June 2, 2025

 TEACH Prize honoree Dr. Katie Barber, center, receives congratulations and a $10,000 facsimile check from Regions Bank officials LoRose Moore, far left, and Myer Mack, far right. Between them are, from left, Dr. Donna Strum, dean of the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Scott Rodgers, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; and Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine.

With TEACH Prize win, Katie Barber reaches ‘pinnacle’ of profession

Published on Monday, May 12, 2025

 Nurse Lakeeba Hutchins, left, and Brigitta Strutchen, burn center administrator, work in UMMC's new dedicated burn center.

UMMC opens dedicated burn unit to expand statewide care

Published on Monday, May 5, 2025

 Dr. Marc Walker, director of The Jabaley-Songcharoen Center for Hand, Upper Extremity and Nerve Surgery, and surgical team operate on Trey Wheeler of Brandon.

UMMC Hand Center earns accreditation as the first-ever Center of Excellence in hand surgery

Published on Monday, April 21, 2025

 Dr. Shannon Orr shares the 2024 findings of the Mississippi Colorectal Center Roundtable during an announcement at the Mississippi Legislature.

Mississippi coalition unites to boost colorectal cancer screenings, save lives

Published on Friday, March 7, 2025

 Dr. Juan Duchesne is the director of the UMMC trauma center.

Front and Center: Dr. Juan Duchesne

Published on Monday, January 27, 2025

 Dr. Norma Ojeda, chair of advanced biomedical education, examines a display case during a museum preview held for members of the Academy for Excellence in Education in December.

‘Medical giants’ showcased in museum's inaugural exhibit

Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 UMMC makes strides in 2024

UMMC makes strides in 2024

Published on Monday, January 6, 2025

 Pioneering transplant surgeon Dr. Seshadri Raju and his wife, retired nephrologist Dr. Sybil Raju, are endowing the Hardy-Raju Chair of Transplant Surgery at UMMC.

Hardy-Raju chair honors groundbreaking surgeon and his eminent mentor

Published on Monday, December 9, 2024

 Dr. Ian Hoppe holds patient Mila Medders after a series of plastic surgeries repaired her right ear.

Children’s of Mississippi plastic surgeons rebuild ear after injury

Published on Monday, November 18, 2024

 Audra Shepherd of Germantown, Tennessee, discusses details of her breast reconstruction surgery with Michelle Henderson, nurse practitioner in the Department of Surgery.

UMMC surgeon delivers life-changing care for breast cancer survivors with advanced reconstruction

Published on Monday, October 21, 2024

 Faculty join select group, resident earns research honor

Faculty join select group, resident earns research honor

Published on Monday, October 21, 2024

 Dr. Pierre de Delva, right, UMMC division chief of General Thoracic Surgery and chair of the Mississippi Lung Cancer Roundtable, and Dr. Jonathan Hontzas, assistant professor in the School of Population Health and director of the ACT Center and Lung Cancer Screening Program at UMMC, view a low-dose CT scan, the only proven lung cancer screening tool.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute’s lung cancer screening program secures $1.8 million grant

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024

 Dr. Mrinal Shukla, professor of surgery and vascular surgeon, examines Tripp Pender's dexterity after surgery.

UMMC surgeons reconstruct teen’s arm after life-threatening accident

Published on Monday, September 30, 2024

 Twelve-year-old Joseph "Josey" Osborne of Winona poses for a photo three months after being treated for severe burns at Children's of Mississippi.

Indomitable spirit, skilled care aids healing in Mississippi Burn Center patient

Published on Monday, August 12, 2024

 Tina King Clay is a marathon coach, life insurance agent, and advocate for women's health.

UMMC takes heart patient from lethal diagnosis back to athletic powerhouse

Published on Monday, August 5, 2024

 Dr. Matthew Kutcher, associate professor of surgery and emergency medicine, was a site investigator on the CAVALIER study.

Trauma drug study aims to save lives following severe injuries

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

 Kobe Abron smiles while Dr. Marc Walker cuts his cast off with a saw. Filming her laughing grandson is Stacey Hughes of Jackson.

UMMC Jabaley-Songcharoen Hand Center gives child a thumb

Published on Monday, June 10, 2024

 Milestones in UMMC History

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024