Reporter July 9 2021 Archive
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July 2, 2021
New Clinician Spotlight: Katie McPherson
Katie McPherson, MD, assistant professor of Medicine, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center after completing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Colorado in Aurora. -
July 1, 2021
Preclinical study supports rigosertib as booster to immunotherapy treatment for melanoma
A team of Vanderbilt researchers have shown in a preclinical study that the investigational drug rigosertib could be a potential booster treatment to elicit response to immunotherapies among melanoma patients. -
June 29, 2021
Edwards among Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Inductees
Kathryn Edwards, MD, is among a new set of inductees into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. -
June 29, 2021
Iroquois Steeplechase’s support of Children’s Hospital rides high
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Madeline Heard served as the virtual patient ambassador for the Iroquois Steeplechase on Saturday, June 26. -
June 28, 2021
O’Neill honored with American Pediatric Surgical Association Humanitarian Award
The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) has recognized James O’Neill, MD, professor of Surgery, emeritus, and former chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with the 2021 Humanitarian Award. -
June 23, 2021
NBA player brings message of hope to Camp T.A.L.K.S.
The children of Camp TALKS (Talking and Learning with Kids who Stutter) were excited to welcome Michael Kidd-Gilchrist — NBA player and person who stutters — to camp recently, where they were able to listen to his story and advice. Kidd-Gilchrist, an advocate for the stuttering community, recently launched Change & Impact, a stuttering initiative focused on improving access to health care and expanding services and resources for those who stutter. -
June 21, 2021
Medical Center leaders announce Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine
Leaders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine announce the creation of the Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine (AECM). The mission of the Academy is to recognize and advance exceptional patient care.