Most of the 27 participants were able to reach altitudes of more than 18,000 feet — exclusively personal bests. All participants were under close medical supervision.

Three sessions will be offered this summer. The online application packet must be submitted by Friday, April 10.

Evan Dewey and his family travel from Atlanta to participate in the ABATE study, a clinical trial evaluating a treatment that could reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease development in individuals with Down syndrome

Leaders from across Vanderbilt Health operations and clinical departments participated as panelists and tour stops for this group.

The MIL — "Mentorship Influences Lives" — approach aims to cultivate meaningful mentorship relationships with local business leaders and provide a bite-sized “mini-internship” so young athletes can learn-by-doing in the various industries they are representing.

Leaders in government, business, military, media and technology will be honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of Honor on May 16 during gala on Ellis Island.

Since 2014, 27 Vanderbilt faculty members have received the annual award, which recognizes “notable achievements” by researchers early in their first faculty appointments.