American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Archive — Page 1 of 2

Modern glass-and-concrete biomedical library building with a covered entrance, photographed from below against a clear blue sky. Visible facade lettering identifies the biomedical library and learning center.
July 2, 2026

Report calls for focused support to stem the loss of physician-scientists

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.

Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a white lab coat, shirt, and patterned tie.
February 4, 2026

Vanderbilt Health’s Vineet Agrawal, Fabian Bock among 2026 ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardees

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

Jeffrey Rathmell, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
April 28, 2025

Jeffrey Rathmell elected an honorary member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation 

Rathmell is among 49 current, full-time members of the Vanderbilt faculty who have been elected to membership in the ASCI.

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January 23, 2025

Elite society honors two VUMC physician-scientists

The Young Physician-Scientist Award recognizes “notable achievements” by researchers who are within five years of their first faculty appointment.

Alexander Bick, MD, PhD
January 14, 2025

Two VUMC physician-scientists named to medical honor society

They are among more than 3,500 ASCI members, 48 of whom are current, full-time faculty members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

Julie Bastarache, MD (photo by Donn Jones)
April 22, 2024

Julie Bastarache elected VP of clinical investigation society

Julie Bastarache, MD, Assistant Vice President for Clinical & Translational Scientist Development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been elected vice president of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) for 2024-2025.