The models allowed patients to easily distinguish the ascending colon from the sigmoid colon, along with other parts of the digestive system.

Shaffer led the kidney transplant program to become one of the largest in the nation and made significant contributions to clinical care, research, teaching and service.

These new technologies showcase how VUMC researchers are using the power of AI to meet a wide range of medical needs.

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.

Choi was honored for her work defining key oncogenes critical to gastric carcinogenesis, and for identifying potential drug candidates to target gastric precancerous stem cells.

Anderson and Smith have been named co-medical directors and will succeed Morris, who is stepping down from the role after over a decade of leadership.

The J. Kenneth Jacobs Fellowship in Surgery was established in Dr. Jacobs’ honor to support surgical residents during their laboratory years.