Maximum effectiveness, minimal side effects, least-possible damage to healthy tissue. Scientists have long pursued cancer treatment offering one or more of these benefits, and a researcher at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is now among them. Michael Danquah is researching a highly precise form of treatment delivery—at the nanoscale, molecular level—to fight leukemia. Danquah…
Helping high-risk infants is Smith’s passion
She’s known as “The Baby Whisperer.” For 25 years, Cathie Smith has been a valuable member of the physical therapy department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During her tenure at the university, Smith has become a recognized expert in pediatric physical therapy — particularly for her work in neonatal intensive care units —…
Music, spoken word and video details the legacy of the 14th Amendment
If You Go What: The 14th Amendment: All a Cryin’ When: 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 Where: Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Ave. Admission: Free Information: https://barkinglegs.org/event/details/all-a-cryin-the-14th-amendment/ The people are smiling—including a young girl—obviously having a good time. An enormous crowd gathers on and around the Walnut Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga. The objects of…
Interim vice chancellor position is a good fit, says Lofton Stuart
Stuart came out of retirement to lead development and alumni affairs.
Any drug from anybody accepted in disposal box at police station
A disposal box at the UTC police station gives people a chance to anonymously throw away unused or out-of-date prescriptions for both humans and pets.
Researching the hows and whys of brain changes through life
For further information about Jill Shelton’s CALM Lab, visit www.sheltoncalmlab.com. Consider this scenario: Your spouse asked you to pick up an item at the grocery store on your way home from work, and the supermarket was indeed on your route home. Once you noticed the store’s sign, your brain reminds you of the task at…
Chattanooga named in Top 50 Smart City projects for ethical data use
Read more about Chattanooga’s ethical data practices As many urban areas adopt “smart city” initiatives, Chattanooga is doing so with a slightly different approach—and now, the city is being recognized for its ethical practices. The Smart 50 Awards, created by US Ignite, Smart Cities Connect and Smart Cities Connect Foundation listed Chattanooga’s data analytics practices…
Eight selected as Blue Ribbon Award winners
Blue Ribbon winners chosen for going above and beyond.
UTC Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, Jan. 21
UC Advisory Board schedules upcoming meeting.
Weeks chronicles the world through the lens of a camera
Communication lecturer Billy Weeks has been a photojournalist for more than 25 years.