Christina Echegaray Archive — Page 7 of 36

June 21, 2024

Eunice Huang named to the Board of Governors for the American Pediatric Surgical Association

As a governor, Huang will work to support the professional life cycle of its members and be a voice for children with surgical problems, with an intentional focus on areas in which the voice of a pediatric surgeon is especially effective. 

By Christina Echegaray
June 20, 2024

Kate Carlson named to academic health leadership program for women

The program is targeted to rising women at the equivalent of the associate or full professor level who are established experts in their domain. Participants have a track record of achievement in clinical program development and aspire to lead at the executive level.

By Christina Echegaray
June 12, 2024

From clinic to comic cons: Team helps nonverbal, nonmobile patient unlock his interviewing voice

Seven years ago, asking questions was not possible. Ivan, who is nonverbal and nonmobile, had no way to communicate. What he was thinking, feeling or wanting was always a “best guess” for his mom.

By Christina Echegaray
June 6, 2024

Stokes, Austin, Rosas-Salazar honored by the American Thoracic Society

The mission of the ATS is to promote the respiratory health of children and adolescents and to improve the care of children with respiratory disease through research, education, patient care and advocacy.

By Christina Echegaray
May 23, 2024

Where Hope Began: Celebrating more than 20 years of the Carell family commitment to children

Until 2004, Nashville was the only city among the top 25 in the nation that didn’t have a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving children and their families.  

By Christina Echegaray
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April 29, 2024

Grant bolsters food allergy research efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded a seven-year, $5 million award to conduct food allergy research, joining nine other institutions as part of the Consortium for Food Allergy Research.

By Christina Echegaray