The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) is announcing a call for submissions for the fifth annual maturation funding program. Proposals are due by Nov. 18, 2011. The program helps UT researchers further develop technologies that have potential for commercial success. Up to $15,000 (direct costs) will be awarded to the highest ranking proposals. Rules (read more)
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UTHSC Joins Lilly’s PD2 Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is pleased to announce its membership in Eli Lilly’s Phenotypic Drug Discovery Program (“PD2 program”). Through this program, Lilly will evaluate new compounds developed at UTHSC for novelty as well as potential candidates for new drugs to bring to market. As a member of this program, all UTHSC (read more)
The UTHSC Department of Preventive Medicine Releases New iPhone App to Help Smokers Quit
The Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has released a new iPhone App to help smokers break the smoking habit permanently. The Quit Forever App, developed by UTHSC smoking-cessation experts, is a complete program based on years of research. The app offers easy step-by-step instructions and proven strategies (read more)