Department of Medicine Archive — Page 1 of 119

May 20, 2026

Richard Peek joins Kristen Ciombor as Co-Leader of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program

Ben Ho Park, MD, PhD, said the deep knowledge and experience of the pair will optimize and personalize the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of GI malignancies.

May 14, 2026

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names co-leaders for Thoracic Oncology Program

Together, the co-leaders bring complementary expertise aimed at delivering the most innovative and advanced options for patients at all stages of lung and other thoracic cancers.

May 14, 2026

Consuelo Wilkins receives Duke Medical Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, is recognized for her visionary leadership and national impact in clinical and translational research.

Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MMHC. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 13, 2026

Bryan Harris named Executive Vice President for Shared Clinical Services Division

The Division supports Vanderbilt Health’s various entities such as Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Health Services, along with Vanderbilt Health’s regional hospitals and ambulatory clinics.

May 12, 2026

Human islet function, diabetes risk defined by heterogeneous endocrine cell composition

Multisite consortium analyzed human pancreatic islet cells from nondiabetic organ donors in innovative method to better understand pathophysiology of diabetes.

May 11, 2026

Multi-organ metabolite ‘signature’ signals increased heart failure risk

A multi-institutional group has identified a “signature” of metabolic molecules associated with exercise-induced physiologic deficits that, when released into the bloodstream, signal heightened heart failure risk.