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What if quantum computing could save lives? 💡

Dr. Pushpita Chatterjee at Meharry's School of Applied Computational Sciences is finding out. Her study, supported by The National Institutes of Health, compares classical and quantum machine learning to predict triple-negative breast cancer progression (TNBC): one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer, and one that disproportionately affects Black women.

"Quantum computing can process information in exciting new ways that traditional computing cannot match," says Dr. Chatterjee.

This research doesn't just push science forward — it also creates opportunities for the next generation, funding two research assistants gaining hands-on experience in bioinformatics and quantum-enhanced algorithms.

This is what Meharry's mission looks like in action.

To learn more about her research, navigate to our site: https://meharry.edu/news/chatterjee-to-test-quantum-machine-learning-for-breast-cancer-outcomes/

🚀 Congratulations to our own Sade Graves, who is heading to NASA this summer!

Fresh off earning her M.S. in Biomedical Data Science from Meharry SACS, she will be joining the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama as a NASA intern.

From June 1 to August 7, she'll be working on the ECLSS Trace Contaminant Control project, developing analytical chemistry methods to detect trace air contaminants, supporting AI-based data analysis, and helping prepare the laboratory for hardware testing. In other words: helping make sure the air astronauts breathe in space is safe.

What makes her story especially inspiring is how seamlessly her graduate work connects to this opportunity. Her capstone thesis examined outdoor air pollution and its association with cardiovascular disease — and now she's applying those same principles to one of the most challenging enclosed environments in existence. From Earth's atmosphere to the International Space Station. That's the kind of translational thinking we love to see from our graduates.

This is exactly what a degree in Biomedical Data Science can look like in practice — rigorous science, real-world impact, and now, quite literally, out-of-this-world application.

We are so proud of you, Sade! Go show NASA what our graduates are made of! 🌌

Graduate school without the red tape? Sign yourself up!

Most programs still want:
❌ GRE scores
❌ recommendation letters
❌ interviews
❌ endless essays

At Meharry SACS, we cut all of that out for our new graduate certificates in:
🔐 Cybersecurity
🤖 AI for Health Systems
🧬 Bioinformatics

What you get instead:
✨ Job-ready AI + data science training
✨ Finish in as little as 4 months
✨ 100% live online evening classes
✨ Credits that stack into a master’s or Ph.D.
✨ Real Meharry graduate rigor with remote learning flexibility

If grad school felt overwhelming before, this might be your sign to revisit it.

🔗 meharry.edu/academics/schools/school-of-applied-computational-sciences/sacs-programs-overview/

Don't forget to join us for Build with AI! This student-led Google Developer Group event will allow you to learn the AI tricks that will get you ahead while making memories with your fellow students. Join us for hands-on training, lunch and the opportunity to network with your peers. Whether you come for resume building or relationship building, this event will be one for the books.

Register now: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-on-campus-school-of-applied-computational-science-at-meharry-medical-college-nashville-united-states-of-america/

Congratulations to the brilliant class of 2026! It has been a joy to capture your journey and to watch you all grow. We can't wait to see what you all do next!

4 months. 3 programs. 0 test scores required.

Meharry SACS's new graduate certificates were built around one idea: your time is valuable.

That's why we offer:
⏱ One-semester completion (as little as 4 months)
🌙 All classes live online in the evenings
📋 No GRE, no letters of rec, no interviews
📚 Credits that stack toward a master's or Ph.D.

Choose your path:
🔒 Cybersecurity
🧬 Bioinformatics
🤖 AI for Health Systems

The skills are real. The timeline is fast.

The barrier to entry? Nearly zero.

👉 See our site to learn more.

Introducing the Meharry Google Developer Group.

At SACS, your education doesn't stop on screen.

We may be remote, but your experience here is anything but! 🚀

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Meharry Google Developer Group (GDG) — a student community built for those who want to build, connect, and grow in tech.

Whether you're into software development, data science, AI, or cloud computing, GDG is your space to:

🔬 Get real research experience — work on projects that matter

📄 Build a résumé that stands out — Google-branded workshops, hackathons & bootcamps

🤝 Find your people — collaborate, network, and make memories with fellow Meharry students

Remote learning doesn't mean going it alone. It means your network can be everywhere.

🔗 Join GDG today — open to ALL Meharry students: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-on-campus-school-of-applied-computational-science-at-meharry-medical-college-nashville-united-states-of-america/

It's official — capstones are complete. ✅🎓

Before Commencement, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible effort these scholars have invested in their capstone projects. Each one represents hours of research, critical thinking and meaningful work.

Congratulations to this outstanding cohort — your hooding and graduation ceremony are well-deserved.

You shouldn't have to choose between your career and your education.

Meharry SACS just made it so you don't have to. Three new graduate certificate programs. All live, online, in the evenings. Finish in as little as 4 months.
🔒 Cybersecurity
🧬 Bioinformatics
🤖 AI for Health Systems
✅ No GRE required
✅ No letters of recommendation
✅ No interviews Every credit is stackable — count it toward a master's or Ph.D. later. Head over to our site to explore your options.