Levi Watkins Jr. MD Archive — Page 2 of 3

Two men in suits pose together in front of a brick wall; the man on the left wears glasses and a red boutonniere, and the man on the right wears glasses and a striped tie.
October 11, 2018

Watkins lecturer focuses on research, inspirations

André Churchwell, MD, welcomed those gathered at the 17th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture on Tuesday with a reminder of who they were honoring and why.

By Kathy Whitney
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a dark pinstriped suit, white shirt, and red tie.
September 27, 2018

NHLBI director Gibbons set to deliver Oct. 9 Watkins Lecture

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine will present its 17th annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in 208 Light Hall. The lecture is sponsored by the school’s Office for Diversity Affairs.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Levi Watkins Jr. wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, pictured indoors in front of a light-colored architectural background.
September 13, 2018

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins Jr., MD, awards

Nominations are being sought for the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Faculty Award and the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Student Award.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned yellow tie, seated indoors near a window.
September 13, 2017

16th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture set for Oct. 10

Dr. Levi Garraway, senior vice president for global development and medical affairs for Lilly Oncology, will present the 16th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture Oct. 10.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a patterned gold tie, seated indoors near a glass-and-metal railing.
August 11, 2017

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins awards; annual Levi Watkins lecture set for Oct. 10

The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Six men stand together indoors, dressed in formal suits, with a large palm plant and brick wall behind them.
October 13, 2016

Johnson recounts lessons from parents, Watkins

As the guest speaker for the 15th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture, Kevin Johnson, M.D., M.S., provided an energetic and entertaining overview of how his personal and professional accomplishments were influenced by “Lessons and Other Things My Parents Didn’t Teach Me.”

By Kathy Whitney