Meharry Research

From disease detection to public health systems, researchers across the Southeast are advancing responsible AI in healthcare. Join us March 26th–27th at Meharry Medical College for the NIH AIM-AHEAD Southeast Hub 2026 Symposium. Register Here: bit.ly/4cHKlBu

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

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. 🔗 bit.ly/45p3DHw

Thursday marked a rallying Research Advancement Summit at Meharry during our #150th year. Senior institutional leaders led direct discussion on research growth, compliance realities, and institutional strategy—strengthening cross-campus alignment and momentum.

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. foxnews.com/video/63871340…

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

The Office for Research & Innovation is excited to share the launch of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship Research Fellowship (Cohort 3). This $20K fellowship supports empirical research on Black entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Learn more & apply: lnkd.in/eqXi38um

Meharry proudly walked alongside our partners for the Nashville #VeteransDay parade to reaffirm our commitment to this nation's veterans, who continue to face serious gaps in access to quality care. We remain dedicated to delivering the compassionate healthcare they deserve.

Launching the Meharry–Africa PECIR program—a new catalyst for high-impact research partnerships between @MeharryMedical College and institutions across Africa—building cross-continental capacity & collaboration through #TogetherForCHANGE. Sign up at: lnkd.in/eTSHVKjs

5/ As Dr. Hildreth said, “Meharry was born for this moment.” The work ahead continues a 150-year tradition of service, biomedical innovation, and community-centered impact. #MeharryResearch #Campaign150 #HealthforAll #DataforGood #HBCU

4/ Under the leadership of Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, Meharry continues to lead in genomics, AI and machine learning, and global health while training the next generation of changemakers.

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. ⬇️

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 pioneer Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, this space carries her legacy forward through our mission of service.

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.

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

A Powerful Duo Steering Meharry Toward a New Era of Innovation open.substack.com/pub/meharryres…

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

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 fighting cancer. Thanks to all who joined to help build a curious, collaborative community at OfRI #Innovation