The wait is (almost) over! Join us tomorrow for the C³ + Innovation Happy Hour featuring an LSVP Education Session with Adam Haberle, PhD, MBA. Learn how to design smarter early research & avoid costly pitfalls in life science startups. Register: bit.ly/48164kF

We are honored to host Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya, Director of the @NIH & Acting Director of the @CDCgov, for an address on the future of biomedical research. Position your research at the forefront of the federal priorities funding the next decade. Final call to register: redcap.link/gi7fq7nz

From disease detection to public health systems, researchers across the Southeast are advancing responsible AI in healthcare. Come see how the future of AI in healthcare is being built. March 26–27 | Meharry Medical College Register: bit.ly/4cHKlBu

Meharry’s 70th Annual Research Symposium is here! Join us March 4–5 at the Cal Turner Family Center for two days of discovery, ethics, global science, and innovation. Featuring research presentations, awards, expert panels, and keynote lectures. Register: redcap.link/42dqfsrd

Turn research into real-world impact. Meharry faculty & researchers are invited to join the NSF Mid-South I-Corps Program (Feb–Mar 2026)—a free, 5-week cohort supporting customer discovery, innovation, and market readiness, with access to up to $50K. tinyurl.com/4wp2kns2

Thursday marked a unifying Research Advancement Summit at Meharry during our #150th year. Senior institutional leaders led direct and timely discussions on research growth, immigration, compliance realities, and institutional strategy— strengthening cross-campus alignment and momentum.

On New Year’s Day, Michael C. Caldwell, Chief Medical Officer of Dry January® USA, joined Fox & Friends to discuss record-low alcohol use in the U.S. Dry January® is proudly housed at Meharry Medical College as it enters its 150th anniversary. www.foxnews.com/video/638713...

Dry January: The real health benefits of giving up alcohol | Fox News Video

Chief medical officer for Dry January USA Dr. Michael Caldwell discusses the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol on ‘Fox & Friends.’

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Meharry’s research impact is scaling fast with publications doubled, collaborative authorships networks expanding dramatically, and sponsored research funding seeing 3.5× growth to $128M. Breaking barriers. Building breakthroughs. Shaping what’s next. #healthresearch #healthcaring #researchfunding

The Office for Research & Innovation is sharing the launch of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship Research Fellowship, Cohort 3—a $20K opportunity supporting bold, data-driven research on Black entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Learn more & apply: lnkd.in/eqXi38um

Meharry proudly joined partners this #VeteransDay Parade to reaffirm our commitment to those who’ve served. Veterans continue to face serious gaps in mental health, substance use, and access to care. We remain dedicated to delivering the culturally responsive, compassionate healthcare they deserve.

1/ October was a momentous month for Meharry's research enterprise. On Oct. 22, Meharry Medical College celebrated the launch of #Campaign150, a $500 million movement to shape the next 150 years of #healthcare and scientific innovation built on fairness and compassion. ⬇️

On Oct 24, Meharry celebrated the ribbon cutting of Dorothy Brown Hall, a new hub for transformative research in genomics, AI and data science. Named after Meharrian surgeon, pioneer, and activist Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, this space carries her legacy forward through our mission of service.

Looking for hands-on research training? The Novartis Graduate Summer Fellowships offer paid 10–12 week opportunities for graduate and medical students from Meharry, Morehouse, Howard, Tuskegee University, and Charles R. Drew University in biomedical and analytics research.

This year’s #Diwali potluck gathering was a radiant reminder of who we are: a family committed to light, wisdom, and harmony. In this 150th year of Meharry, we honor the unity, light, and love that bind us all. #Campaign150 #UnityInCommunity #MeharryMedicalCollege

A Powerful Duo Steering Meharry Toward a New Era of Innovation open.substack.com/pub/meharryr...

A Powerful Duo Steering Meharry Toward a New Era of Innovation

When two great minds meet with clear purpose, wonders happen.

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Last day in the lab for Rachel's @devbiostanford.bsky.social rotation and Ran's @meharryresearch.bsky.social REACH program. Went to lunch with the magnificent mentor Arjun to celebrate their achievements! Time files when you're working with great people!

This October, Meharry marks a milestone in #healthinnovation: the launch of the GREAT Health Study—building the world’s largest African ancestry genomics database—and the new DNA Learning Center inspiring the next generation of #STEM leaders. #GREATHealthStudy #Meharry #genomics

Last week’s C3 Happy Hour (Coffee, Cookies & Creativity) mixed trivia, commercialization funding insights from I-Corps, and a powerful talk on nutritional research and a personal battle with cancer. Thanks to all who joined to help build a curious, collaborative community at OfRI #Innovation

Join us Monday, Sept 29th for a lunch workshop with NSF I-Corps Instructor Shannon Ware! Gain insights on how to translate your research into real-world impact and learn how NSF I-Corps helps researchers bring innovations to market. 👉 Register: bit.ly/42MrQWB

This week OfRI joined #3686 powered by #LaunchTN We garnered insights on everything from pitching to #investors to creating a thriving brand. On Wednesday, our Brews, Bites & Brains partner pop-up mixed craft beer, trivia, & networking, showcasing Meharry as Nashville’s emerging #innovationhub

OfRI's recent C3 (Coffee, Cookies, and Creativity) kickoff event was a great success with a strong turnout. We are proud of the overwhelming response and remain committed to keeping this platform a thriving resource for our community! #HBCU #Innovation #Meharry

OfRI and MMCV, Inc. are teaming up to host Brews, Bites, and Brains, a midday trivia break which offers Meharrians a fun, de-stressing opportunity to test your knowledge, enjoy great beers, and even greater company 🍻 Register here to join us next Wednesday: bit.ly/42fLERZ

OfRI is pleased to announce Meharry Research Chats (C³), a dynamic monthly gathering and interactive forum designed to connect researchers, students, postdocs, and research staff across all disciplines. Join us this month for our kickoff, and tap into the vibrant research community at Meharry!

As the semester winds up, don't miss the opportunity to network with fellow innovators, served with a side of free mocktails, wings, and pizza! Innovation starts with a single idea. Register for our next happy hour and workshop your idea into fruition. #translationalresearch #healthinnovation

💡 Join us for Innovation Happy Hour, Meharry’s monthly workshop series sparking research-to-impact journeys! This month, fellow Meharrian Dr. Bindong Liu shares how he turned research into a patent at MMC. #MeharryMedicalCollege #ResearchToImpact

Find out how #graduatestudent & @nflbluesky.bsky.social training are similar: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40478250/ Thanks to Marcus Jackson & Dr. Pamela Martin for writing this perspective with me. #PhD #mentoring @apspublications.bsky.social @meharrymed.bsky.social @meharryresearch.bsky.social

The graduate school playbook: comparisons to preparing for a professional football career | Advances in Physiology Education | American Physiological Society

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We are now on Substack! Subscribe to our newsletter to join the conversation on all things Public Health, Health Innovation, and Health Policy: bit.ly/3TJwik6 #HBCU #HealthInnovation #NIH #AIInnovation

Join us this month as we sit down with fellow Meharrian researcher, Dr. Bindong Liu, to discuss his journey from lab discovery to patent at Meharry, and what he wished he knew sooner! 👉 RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/xhEPYf8zyf #healthinnovation #meharrymedicalcollege #translationalresearch

A hearty congratulations to our recent #PhDgrads, whose personal journeys and academic accomplishments exemplify what it means to go above and beyond. Read more about their story and where they're heading next on our LinkedIn: bit.ly/45ctzGR #meharry #hbcu

Join us 06/02 at 2 PM CST for an introductory webinar on #AIMAHEAD and learn about the funding opportunities designed to build capacity and foster #innovation at the intersection of #AI/#MachineLearning and health outcomes #NIH Click the link to register: shorturl.at/i7LAS