The gala featured remarks from the leaders who built the transplant center, beginning with former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, MD, founder of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center.

"I have been struck by the quality of the faculty, the strength of the institution, and the genuine warmth of the Vanderbilt community. I am thrilled to be joining Vanderbilt Health and look forward to the work ahead."

Five years after a lifesaving lung transplant at Vanderbilt Health, Wilson County teacher and Marine veteran Jacob Brown is marking the anniversary of the day that changed everything.

The device has the potential to reduce the length of stay for ADHF patients by measuring their response to diuretic medication in real time using algorithms, allowing the process of removing fluid to be more efficient.

Due to a variety of academic, financial and organizational barriers, the number of physician-scientists in the United States has declined by nearly 70% during the past 40 years.

Established in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science.

The novel imaging technology provides surgical teams with a real-time view of tumor margins in the operating room, allowing them to quickly determine if the entire cancerous mass was removed.