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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and Meharry Medical College doctors are helping to spread awareness about prevention, symptoms, and the importance of regular screenings. Dr. Tiwa Awosanya, an endocrinologist and internal medicine physician at Meharry Medical Group, and Dr. Lawrence Burns, a podiatrist and associate professor, joined Nick Beres on NewsChannel 5+ MorningLine to discuss diabetes, its impact in Tennessee, and steps individuals can take to manage or prevent the disease. When asked about the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Awosanya explained that both can have genetic factors, but lifestyle plays a key role in
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School of Applied Computational Sciences
There is ongoing uncertainty about our country’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides critical food assistance to 41 million Americans – 700,000 of these Americans live in Tennessee. Many in our community may be at risk of experiencing food insecurity as the government shutdown lingers. HOW TO HELP We urge you to help in any way you can, as food insecurity on a national scale means it is happening in your backyard. Whether you can donate food, your time, or finances, please look out for your neighbors. GET HELP At Meharry, we remain committed to keeping our community safe
School of Dentistry
There is ongoing uncertainty about our country’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides critical food assistance to 41 million Americans – 700,000 of these Americans live in Tennessee. Many in our community may be at risk of experiencing food insecurity as the government shutdown lingers. HOW TO HELP We urge you to help in any way you can, as food insecurity on a national scale means it is happening in your backyard. Whether you can donate food, your time, or finances, please look out for your neighbors. GET HELP At Meharry, we remain committed to keeping our community safe
School of Global Health
There is ongoing uncertainty about our country’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides critical food assistance to 41 million Americans – 700,000 of these Americans live in Tennessee. Many in our community may be at risk of experiencing food insecurity as the government shutdown lingers. HOW TO HELP We urge you to help in any way you can, as food insecurity on a national scale means it is happening in your backyard. Whether you can donate food, your time, or finances, please look out for your neighbors. GET HELP At Meharry, we remain committed to keeping our community safe
School of Graduate Studies
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Ravirajsinh N. Jadeja as Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Director of Graduate Education and Advancements at the School of Graduate Studies at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Jadeja is an esteemed biomedical scientist whose research focuses on oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction, particularly in relation to retinal diseases such as retinopathy of prematurity and diabetic retinopathy. His research skillfully combines molecular biology, physiology, and translational medicine to identify therapeutic targets and enhance health outcomes for vulnerable populations. “Dr. Jadeja’s exceptional expertise in biomedical research and his dedication
School of Medicine
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and Meharry Medical College doctors are helping to spread awareness about prevention, symptoms, and the importance of regular screenings. Dr. Tiwa Awosanya, an endocrinologist and internal medicine physician at Meharry Medical Group, and Dr. Lawrence Burns, a podiatrist and associate professor, joined Nick Beres on NewsChannel 5+ MorningLine to discuss diabetes, its impact in Tennessee, and steps individuals can take to manage or prevent the disease. When asked about the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Awosanya explained that both can have genetic factors, but lifestyle plays a key role in
