A Surprise of a Lifetime
A Nature study led by UT Health Sciences researcher Rob Williams shows that genes linked to mortality shift across the lifespan and differ dramatically between sexes.
Solving Problems for Tennessee
UT researchers use a diversified funding portfolio to advance quantum technology, agriculture and other discoveries, supporting solutions for Tennessee while limiting the effects of shifting federal support.
Enter the Quantum Realm
UT System researchers are translating quantum science into practical technologies that strengthen cybersecurity, accelerate discovery, improve sensing and prepare a workforce for the emerging quantum economy.
Fighting Tick and Mosquito Diseases
UT veterinary researcher Hameeda Sultana is uncovering how tick proteins help viruses evade host defenses, advancing potential vaccines that block disease transmission before pathogens reach people.
Trying to Change the Outcome
UT Martin alumna Kelly Harris researches new cancer treatment approaches at the FDA, including repurposing existing drugs to improve outcomes for patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
What If?
This issue of Our Tennessee explores how University of Tennessee research investments turn bold questions into discoveries that improve lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities across the state.
Creation of the UT Research Foundation
Founded in 1934 by UT Knoxville professors Kenneth Hertel and W.R. Woolrich, the UT Research Corporation evolved into today’s UT Research Foundation, advancing innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.
Making Quantum Make Sense
UTC researchers use EPB’s commercial quantum network to advance quantum networking experiments, train undergraduate students and help prepare Chattanooga for the rapidly growing quantum technology era.
There is Hope
UTHSC’s Lawrence Pfeffer patented IV 129, a drug candidate that may improve glioblastoma treatment by enhancing sensitivity to temozolomide.
A Cure for Lu
Lu seemed subdued, quiet, not like his normally outgoing self. People around him grew concerned. He began dragging one foot and then the other, developing sores on both. Then came ... Read more
The Reshaping Brain
UT Knoxville neuroscientist Keerthi Krishnan studies how genes influence brain plasticity, linking experience-driven change to neurological disease mechanisms.
A Window into the Brain
UTC’s Bret Eschman uses eye tracking to study infant attention and memory, helping researchers understand early developmental differences linked to later outcomes.
Brain Computer
UT Martin student Seth Hatchett researches brain imaging and neurotechnology to improve brain-computer interfaces and support people with neurological disorders.
Hitting Her Target
UT Southern alumna Eden Samson links championship clay target shooting to special education teaching, using focus and adaptability to reach each student.
Brain Games
Like exercise for the body, games can help keep the brain active and engaged. However, experts emphasize that games are most beneficial when combined with other activities that support overall brain health.
Path to Neuroscience Excellence
In 1985, the University of Tennessee System created a multidisciplinary Neuroscience Center of Excellence to address the growing complexity of brain research and the need for collaboration across disciplines.
Training Tennesseans to Treat Tennesseans
Everyone has a different reason for choosing a career path. Mine began with my father’s stroke when I was in the eighth grade.
The Farm of the Future Now
Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses standing along a fence. At the top of the hill, cattle graze in the tall grass with a red barn in the distance.
Into the Lab We Go
One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government and the private sector, when she saw an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.
Staying Curious
In 2019, Sarah Asemota (UTC ’16, HSC ’23) began her Ph.D. research in Dr. Ramesh Narayanan’s lab at the UT Health Science Center, studying how androgen receptor agonists might suppress tumor growth in estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer.
Going with the Flow
Restoring something to its original state can be a daunting task. Just ask Tom Blanchard and other UT Martin faculty members and students.
Nuclear Synergy
In the heart of East Tennessee, a groundbreaking collaboration is reshaping the future of nuclear energy and national security.
Experts Share Flood Recovery Research
UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.
