Year: 2023

New grants focus on training of otolaryngology physician-scientists

Multiple new grant awards focused on training the next generation of otolaryngology physician-scientists at Vanderbilt.

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visits

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee recently visited with children and families in Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications

Brown lauded by National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Katrina Brown, MSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, sexual assault nurse examiner team lead at Vanderbilt, received the 2023 Visionary Voice Award from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

Elise McMillan to retire as Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD director

Elise McMillan, JD, has announced she will retire from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center this month.

By VUMC News and Communications

The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council includes, top row, left to right, Kristi Allender, Nissan Group of North America; and Philip Ransdell, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. Middle row, Eric Strickland, 3LS Inc.; David Hines, Metro Nashville Public Schools; Jeff Eck, Nashville Electric Service; and Rick Ohmer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Bottom row, Allison Arata, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions; Greg Allen, former Cigna executive; Stephanie Coleman, Nashville Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Dempsey, Genesco Inc.; LaMel Bandy-Neal, Meharry Medical College; and Brent McDonald, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions. Not pictured, Deana Ivey, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.; Rob Ivy, Lee Company; Ann Hatcher, Thrivence; Pam Jones, Vanderbilt University; Shawn Smith, Ryman Hospitality Properties; and Jared Serff, Delek US Holdings Inc. (Photo by Susan Urmy)

Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council sets priorities to improve health of communities

The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council is bringing Tennessee employers together to discuss common challenges and develop solutions to improve the health of the communities where they live and work.

By Jamie Roberts

June 21, 2023

Vanderbilt launches $17 million program to advance diversity of research faculty

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University are launching a $17 million multiyear transformative program with support from the National Institutes of Health to accelerate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the biomedical research community.