Meharry Medical College has appointed Dr. Menaka Thounaojam as an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Graduate Studies, effective Jan. 6, 2025. Dr. Thounaojam brings expertise in cellular biology, anatomy and ophthalmology, along with a strong record of federally funded research and student mentorship....
Meharry Students to plant 85 trees across campus beginning in front of the School of Dentistry Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2025) – Meharry Medical College Physician Assistant Sciences Program in partnership with Cumberland River Compact, held its groundbreaking tree planting ceremony today announcing its plans to plant 85 trees across...
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...
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...
Meharry Medical College is thrilled to welcome Dr. Huishi Toh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Genomics and Epidemiology, School of Graduate Studies, and as a faculty member in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Toh brings a wealth of expertise in early-life nutritional programming and its implications...
Michelle Steele, Ed.D., Meharry’s associate vice president for external affairs and chair of the Department of Applied Education in the School of Graduate Studies, was selected for the 2025 Nashville Health Care Council Fellows Cohort. The Nashville Health Care Council drives innovation and progress that will help move health care...
The School of Graduate Studies Department of Applied Education is proud to announce two new degree programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled leaders in the health care education sector. The programs are structured to provide flexibility and accessibility to working professionals through an asynchronous online format. This...
Meharry Medical College announces the appointment of Dr. Amadou Gaye as the inaugural Chair of the new Department of Integrative Genomics and Epidemiology. Dr. Gaye, most recently a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a highly accomplished genomic...
Meharry Medical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pamela M. Martin as the new Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Martin is a highly accomplished and respected biochemist and molecular biologist, specializing in eye and cardiovascular research. She previously served as...
Solon Bass is about to embark on the next chapter in his medical career following graduation on Saturday, May 18. He will graduate from Meharry Medical College with a Doctor of Medicine degree and specializing in Internal Medicine. Solon is the first Meharrian to receive the Veteran Affairs (VA) MISSION...
The Meharry Medical College Center for Women’s Health Research is mobilizing African American women with a mother, daughter or sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer to participate discussion groups. Did you know Black women have a 31% mortality – the highest among any U.S. racial or ethnic group?...
