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Monteith and his team showed that lupus-associated inflammatory signals can reprogram white blood cells, rendering them less effective against a Staphylococcus aureus infection.
Assistant Professor Andrew Monteith's lab has discovered why patients with the autoimmune disease lupus are susceptible to serious bacterial infections.
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Researchers hope to create a new generation of molecules that can both detect tumors and interfere with the signals that make them dangerous.
Professor Francisco N. Barrera’s lab in @BCMB_UTK is engineering peptides that can target cancer cells with hopes to create molecules that can find and fight metastatic cancer.
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Dadmun's research explores how plastics break down, examines the crystalline structures left behind, and investigates upcycling opportunities.
Paul and Wilma Ziegler Professor of Chemistry Mark Dadmun is at the forefront of plastic waste reform. He's researching nanoplastics to determine how they form and to answer big questions in polymer science.
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These projects will accelerate materials characterization by a factor of 30 and develop AI systems that can recognize and defend against adversarial attacks.
Weston Fulton Professor Sergei Kalinin and Associate Professor Mahshid Ahmadi are co-PIs on projects funded by the DOE's Genesis Mission, a push to advance AI-assisted research in the US.
Learn more at the link below!bit.ly/479pSRT
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UT researchers innovate for long-term impact, in Tennessee and beyond. The It Takes a Volunteer campaign kicked off today with a vision for more life-changing breakthroughs in the years to come!
Behind every discovery and victory are Vols who show up and make it possible. Together, we’re investing in student success, life-changing research, and championship athletics.
Learn more about the 𝑰𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓 campaign at giving.utk.edu.
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CAMM is one of only twenty NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers in the country, providing a long-term institutional anchor point for AI and quantum research and materials expertise.
The Center for Advanced Materials Manufacturing connects cutting-edge research with shared state-of-the-art facilities, federal laboratory partnerships, industry connections, and student training programs.
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The Myo-Bridge will make using a prosthesis more natural and will enhance the quality of life for people with upper limb amputation.
Professors (BME) Dustin Crouch, Jindong Tran and (EECS) Nicole McFarlane are developing and testing the Myo-Bridge, an implantable device that creates a virtual mechanical link between an amputee’s residual muscles and an external robotic prosthetic hand.bit.ly/4iQAGvg
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Early-career faculty at UT are making an impact in computing and AI that will be felt across Tennessee and the nation—and ensuring our students don’t simply learn to use future technologies, but actively invent them.
Two @utk_tce faculty have received @NSF Early Career Awards for their research, which will use AI to benefit Appalachian communities and will develop a new generation of superconducting electronics. news.utk.edu/2026/09/08/ut-r…
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The atmospheric chemistry model created by Fu and Xing provides more detailed, hyperlocal predictions. The increased accuracy can better protect communities from extreme weather while improving environmental decision making and public health prediction.
Professor Joshua S. Fu and Research Associate Professor Jia Xing are using their own atmospheric chemistry weather model to help NVIDIA integrate atmospheric composition into its Earth-2 AI foundation model ecosystem.
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This year, UT has three R&D 100 Award winners, one of whom is the 2026 Researcher of the Year. Learn how their inventions benefit large-scale computing, critical infrastructure, and U.S. industry growth. bit.ly/4ibnbWS
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UT researchers are strengthening the circular bioeconomy—using renewable, biological resources like plants to manufacture materials, fuels, chemicals, and other products. The goal: help all of society thrive, beginning with Tennessee farms and forests. bit.ly/4qO39UR
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UT is working with @KairosPower, @ORNL, @IACMIhq, Barnard Construction, and local schools to advance new methods for nuclear technology and develop training opportunities for the workforce. bit.ly/4xcksRK
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"The Nuclear Option" is a documentary series that explores next-generation reactors, fusion research, and fuel security. It investigates how global nations are rethinking atomic power to meet rising clean energy demands.
Brian Wirth is featured in episode four of "The Nuclear Option", a documentary produced by CNA. Wirth discusses how new fuels and materials can shape the future of nuclear energy, making it safer and more viable.
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UT is investing in research, scholarship and creativity through its inaugural Ascent Program for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The first cohort will receive up to $50K for projects in music, architecture, art history, archaeology and film. bit.ly/3Tuk0PU
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Good and Crouch's $600,000 grant could help them discover biomarkers of disease and save lives.
Assistant Professors Bryan Good and Colleen Crouch are hunting for early signs of Fontan failure, a lethal condition in adults who received lifesaving heart surgery as infants.
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The enlargement of the brain and reduction in facial size does not appear to be the result of a progressive path. Instead, random genetic mutations, stabilizing selection, and biological and ecological constraints likely played a much greater role than previously assumed.
A new study by @UTK_Anth Professor Mark Hubbe and colleagues suggests that human evolution took a different course than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about the evolution of the human skull.
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UT recruited these world-class faculty to build on established research strengths like the circular bioeconomy, nuclear energy, precision health, advanced materials and AI. This bold strategy will accelerate UT’s impact and create new opportunities for students.
Eight exceptional researchers will be joining UT to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and the nation. Read more about these additions that reinforce UT's commitment to innovation and groundbreaking discovery: news.utk.edu/2026/07/31/lead….
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Taufer’s team will transition the National Science Data Fabric from successful research prototype to production-scale national resource. It will open new opportunities for all U.S. researchers, whether or not they have high-performance computing resources.
A new project led by @utk_tce Professor Michela Taufer has received $9 million from the @NSF! Taufer will lead a team of experts to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery, helping researchers nationwide discover and share data across institutions. news.utk.edu/2026/07/29/tauf…
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The renewed agreement with @EastmanChemCo accelerates innovation, strengthens industry partnerships, and creates new opportunities for faculty, students and researchers to address some of manufacturing’s most pressing challenges.
A new master research agreement between UT and Eastman will bring researchers together to develop innovative technologies across multiple fields! Under the agreement, Eastman will invest at least $3 million to support a range of collaborative projects. news.utk.edu/2026/07/28/ut-a…
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Carolyn Anderson will research the potential of radioisotopes produced by @ORNL for cancer treatment and translate new knowledge and discoveries into solutions. Her expertise aligns with the @ut_orii radiopharmaceutical therapies convergent research initiative.
UT welcomes Carolyn Anderson as a UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chair for Nuclear Medicine. Anderson will hold a joint appointment in @utk_tce and at @ORNL beginning in August. news.utk.edu/2026/07/27/ut-n…
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