AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI in Healthcare: Chattanooga founder Ines Voellinger is expanding IV.ai Solutions to help clinicians evaluate and adopt AI tools responsibly, with a focus on preventive care and rural access. Local Health Workforce: UTC-Siskin Hospital and UTC launched a geriatric physical therapy residency, graduating Faith Rose as the program’s first cohort. Medical Education Growth: ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine welcomed its largest entering class ever—100 students—after expanding enrollment to meet regional physician needs. Data Centers & Water Use: Gallatin records show Meta’s data center campus uses millions of gallons monthly, fueling Tennessee’s ongoing debate over water and infrastructure impacts. AI-Enabled Science: Georgia Tech landed seven Genesis Mission awards, including a project to use AI for single-cell phenotyping to advance biomanufacturing. Research Funding: Tennessee Tech hit a new record for externally funded research, reaching $50.88 million in fiscal year 2026. Pharmacy Cost Tech: RazorMetrics reported $12M+ in prescription drug savings in Tennessee by steering clinicians toward lower-cost options. Nuclear Waste Policy: A new push for “nuclear lifecycle” campuses has Tennessee among states weighing acceptance of spent fuel—raising local concerns about outside waste. Robotics & STEM: Aiden Jo’s origami-inspired “Squeeze-gami” earned him a spot among national finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
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