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Clip in 4 the Cure was held at Geodis Park on Saturday, Sept. 14.
October 2, 2024

Clip In 4 the Cure

The high-energy fundraiser began in 2022 to raise money for cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
From left are Joseph Magliocca, MD, Charles Gavin III, Bradley Dennis, MD, Kelvin Moses, MD, PhD, Ambra Pozzi, PhD, Joseph Magliocca, MD, Wesley Self, MD, MPH, Ritu Banerjee, MD, PhD, Jennifer Below, PhD, Stephanie Doupnik, MD, MS, Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MHHC, Veronique Belzil, PhD, MS, Eric Austin, MD, MSCI, Sari Acra, MD, MPH, Nicole Ward, PhD, MSc, Evan Brittain, MD, MSc, Douglas Ruderfer, PhD, MS, and Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 30, 2024

Directorships honor VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners

Many of these endowed directorships at VUMC are funded by generous donors who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in research and patient care.

By Doug Campbell
Shade Tree Trot. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 26, 2024

Scenes from Shade Tree Trot, Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Saturday, Sept. 21, was a busy day for volunteer events supporting good causes, with both the Shade Tree Trot and Greater Nashville Heart Walk taking place.
Drake Robideau, 7, puts his handprint on a car with the help of Nashville SC mascot Tempo during the Hyundai Hope on Wheels check presentation and handprint ceremony. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 24, 2024

Hyundai Hope on Wheels award bolsters pediatric cancer research

Since 2007, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, which includes funding from Hyundai Motor America and local dealerships, has awarded more than $2 million in funding to pediatric cancer researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
September 20, 2024

Fever drives enhanced activity, mitochondrial damage in immune cells

The mechanistic understanding of how cells respond to heat could explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cancer.

By Leigh MacMillan
David and Emma Anderson with their sons, Henry (green shirt) and Leo.
September 12, 2024

Pedaling for a purpose

The cycling event Clip In 4 the Cure is a way to help raise funds for research initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
September 10, 2024

Department of Pediatrics establishes Dr. Kathryn Edwards Society

In addition to pediatric vaccine evaluation and implementation, the clinical care of patients, and public health advocacy, Edwards has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring many trainees.
By Nancy Humphrey
September 9, 2024

Young patients, Nashville Soccer Club score big with Kicks N’ Convos experience

The Jr. Broadcaster for Kicks N’ Convos, a patient-engagement experience that introduces one patient from Monroe Carell to the NSC for behind-the-scenes involvement, interviews with players and opportunities to attend matches.
By Jessica Pasley
August 6, 2024

Kelvin Moses receives new directorship named for Joseph A. Smith Jr.

The directorship was established to support an individual focused on urologic education and research with a focus on global health. 
By Craig Boerner
July 11, 2024

Gift establishes Panda Cares Center of Hope at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

The Panda Cares Center of Hope will focus on four key pillars of pediatric health care programs and services, not only for patients but also for their siblings and caregivers.
By Christina Echegaray
July 3, 2024

Couple’s legacy of giving results in transformative change in endocrinology at Vanderbilt

“As I worked at Vanderbilt, I became so attached to the division, and when I had the ability to do it, I wanted to give back.”
By Jill Clendening
June 3, 2024

Dedication to advancing breast reconstruction surgery for patients links Perdikis, Maxwell

Perdikis now holds the recently established G. Patrick Maxwell, M.D. Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Lucie Alig
May 23, 2024

Where Hope Began: Celebrating more than 20 years of the Carell family commitment to children

Until 2004, Nashville was the only city among the top 25 in the nation that didn’t have a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving children and their families.  
By Christina Echegaray
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