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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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.

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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...

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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 Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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.

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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. ⬇️

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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.

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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.

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

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Fame Lab @labfame.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

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!

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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!

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

💡 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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

TN Intellectual Property Alliance and @launchtn.bsky.social will be joining the Innovation Happy Hour to answer your questions on the legal and strategic steps necessary to bring your #biomedicalinnovations from concept to commercialization! #translationalresearch 🔗Click the Sign Up: bit.ly/3Snb4b6

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Last week, #Meharry concluded a 2-week mNGS workshop with #CZI Biohub. From sequencing prep to cloud-based analysis, researchers gained critical skills to advance microbiome research and #precisionmedicine. #genomics #clinicalresearch

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The #AIMAHEAD CLINAQ Fellowship (Cohort 2) is now accepting applications! This 1-year fellowship empowers clinicians to integrate #AI and #machinelearning into clinical practice. 🔹 Virtual + in-person training 🔹 Interactive sessions + expert mentorship 🔹 Up to $55,475 stipend per fellow

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Happy #HomecomingReunion to our #Meharry Alum! Catch one of our Continuing Education seminars to learn more about innovations in #healthcare, #publichealth challenges, and #lifestylemedicine. Starting Wednesday, March 15th through Friday March 16th: bit.ly/3S4OrIj

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Merry Lindsey, PhD @merrylindseyphd.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

@meharrymed.bsky.social wants to hear from our MHS alums- please fill out this survey! redcap.link/MeharryMHSAl... #MeharryMade @meharryresearch.bsky.social

Flyer giving the link & qr code for the survey. The survey link is https://redcap.link/MeharryMHSAlumniDataSurvey

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Yesterday, #MeharryMedicalCollege kicked off the 2-week workshop “Training the Trainers: Building Expertise in Metagenomics Next Generation Sequencing" in collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Read more here: bit.ly/3Yq8kx8

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we are honoring the legacy of Dr. Lloyd C. Elam—the first African-American psychiatrist in Tennessee—who championed the integration of mental health into primary care. Learn more about his contributions to lesser-served communities here: bit.ly/3YprdjF

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We are wrapping up this week with a special shoutout to Meharry's #69thAnnualResearchDay awardees. Read more about Noah Whittenbarger, lead researcher for a study investigating the surprising connection between BMI and vowel articulation, and others at bit.ly/3Yq8kx8

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Have an innovation in mind and just need the feedback? Join us for a virtual workshop on May 21st at 12 PM CST and get guidance on your next big idea! Click the link to register: bit.ly/4iYSphw

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Meharry Office for Research and Innovation @meharryresearch.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

For April, we are highlighting the Meharry researchers who are working to become the next generation of healthcare leaders. Read about Devi Veerappan, a rising fourth-year medical student and her research exploring CAR-T cell therapy, and others on our LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YprdjF

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