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The family of Ray Keith of Clarksdale drove from Clarksdale and Southaven to attend the Ceremony of Thanksgiving in honor of him and other anatomical donors. They are, from left, Maxine Keith, his wife; Donna Davenport, his daughter; Kristen Locke, his daughter, with her daughter, Harley Locke, 13; and his son-in-law, James Davenport.

Ceremony celebrates body donors’ ‘remarkable gift’

Monday, April 29, 2024

More than 100 people who donated their bodies to science were remembered last week by their loved ones and by students who learned from them or others like them. The annual observance, held in the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cemetery, is a tribute to a legacy that will not die. Read More

Dr. Pawel Pomianowski, medical director of the newly-established Division of Genetics and Genomics, listens to Brian McDade's heart.

Genetic discovery uncovers answers to one patient’s lifelong health questions

Monday, April 29, 2024

Battling a severe heart condition and weakened muscles had become a way of life for 42-year-old Brian McDade of Clinton. It wasn’t until he met Dr. Pawel Pomianowski, medical director of the newly-established Division of Genetics and Genomics, that he would learn his symptoms were part of a rare chromosomal disorder that affects only 200 people worldwide. Read More

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Ron Landreth, who is earning a master's degree in the Health Informatics and Information Management program, works in UMMC's Division of Information Systems to help maintain multiple software applications that improve patient outcomes.

#2024UMMCGrad: SHRP grad tinkers with career change, contributes to health care improvements

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

The family of Ray Keith of Clarksdale drove from Clarksdale and Southaven to attend the Ceremony of Thanksgiving in honor of him and other anatomical donors. They are, from left, Maxine Keith, his wife; Donna Davenport, his daughter; Kristen Locke, his daughter, with her daughter, Harley Locke, 13; and his son-in-law, James Davenport.

Ceremony celebrates body donors’ ‘remarkable gift’

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Dr. Pawel Pomianowski, medical director of the newly-established Division of Genetics and Genomics, listens to Brian McDade's heart.

Genetic discovery uncovers answers to one patient’s lifelong health questions

Published on Monday, April 29, 2024

Medical office assistant Hannah Lambert greets patients at UMMC's Women's Specialty Care clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall.

Front and Center: Hannah Lambert

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Dr. Caroline Compretta, assistant vice chancellor for research, was a co-presenter for the March 27 session of Faculty Focus:

New program is a case of requested development

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

School of Nursing BSN degree candidates Raven Carter and Kevin Haynes plan to serve their community as registered nurses.

#2024UMMCGrad: School of Nursing’s Carter, Haynes combine nursing, military service

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Milestones in UMMC History

Milestones in UMMC History

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

Dr. Stephen Stray, professor of cell and molecular biology, delivered the 2024 Last Lecture. The annual series is presented by the Office of Development-Alumni Engagement, the Student Alumni Representatives (STARS) and the Associated Student Body.

Listen and engage: Stray delivers ‘Last Lecture’

Published on Monday, April 22, 2024

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