New Faculty 2017

Tuya Pal, associate professor of medicine and Ingram Associate Professor of Cancer Research (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt)
October 26, 2017

New faculty: Tuya Pal, associate professor of medicine and Ingram Associate Professor of Cancer Research

A high school science class discussion about how genetic traits are passed down from one generation to another inspired Tuya Pal to pursue a career in clinical genetics. Pal is a physician who specializes in cancer health disparities among diverse populations.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 16, 2017

New faculty: Mariann Piano, professor of nursing and senior associate dean for research

Four to five drinks in an evening. Starting the weekend on Thursday with happy hour. No big deal, right? Wrong, according to Mariann Piano, whose work indicates that binge drinking by young adults 18-30 may lead to vascular dysfunction and increased vulnerability to cardiovascular disease.

By VUMC News and Communications