Research at the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga has a long history of quality research performed by medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, and community partners.
Also, Dean Seaberg has made a commitment for new and groundbreaking research in the fields of nanotechnology and independent living devices.
The Research Administration of the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga provides support to faculty and staff in their efforts to obtain external funding for research and other sponsored projects, while ensuring compliance with University policy, sponsor policy, and applicable law. David C. Seaberg, MD, Dean, has made a commitment to making the Chattanooga campus one of the top research science entities in the United States. The Director of Research for the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga is Greg W. Heath, DHSc, MPH. In addition to serving as the Director of Research for the College of Medicine Chattanooga, he is also Guerry Professor and Assistant Provost for Research and Engagement for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). He brings much nationally-recognized research experience to our college. As a former Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, he worked at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for over 20 years. Dr. Heath has received the Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service for his contributions to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity. |
Under the leadership of David C. Seaberg, MD, Dean for the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, new research priorities have been established. Plans are underway to establish a Medical Research Center in collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and local health insurance companies. This center will provide support for each of the college's residency programs. 
Current research is being conducted in health disparities, oncology, hypertension, pediatrics, cardiology, ob/gyn, plastic surgery, neurology, infectious disease, orthopaedic surgery, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and emergency medicine.