Kristen Ciombor

February 10, 2026

Wife of cholangiocarcinoma patient makes gift in honor of husband

After moving to Nashville in 2011, Sallie and John chose Vanderbilt Health for their care because they valued being part of a teaching hospital.

By Camille Amadeo Savell

September 10, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names associate directors and new program leaders 

Shared resources at Vanderbilt-Ingram are designed to support and enhance cancer-relevant research and scientific interaction by providing access to cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as scientific expertise.

By Tom Wilemon

July 10, 2024

Clinical trial for rectal cancer subtype shows promise for less aggressive treatment

The findings were so promising that the clinical trial is being redesigned to investigate whether radiation treatment can also be avoided.

By Tom Wilemon

August 10, 2023

New leaders named to Vanderbilt-Ingram research programs

Seven new leaders have been appointed to guide Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s research programs.

By Tom Wilemon

August 5, 2021

Clinical trial to test immunotherapy for rectal cancer

A new clinical trial seeks to determine whether immunotherapy in combination with short-course radiation followed by surgical resection could be a curative treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer.

By Tom Wilemon

July 15, 2021

Ciombor chosen for NCI clinical investigator team leadership award

Kristen Ciombor, MD, MSCI, is one of 10 physicians nationwide selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the 2021 Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award.

By Tom Wilemon