Watkins was a leading surgeon, physician-scientist, mentor and role model for countless students, trainees and faculty members.

He helped create research training opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral trainees at Vanderbilt as well as those from low- and middle-income countries.

Nurses working in healthy environments and being supported individually and systemically have a positive critical impact on their teams and overall patient care.

The researchers anticipate that their findings will inform personalized colorectal polyp surveillance, guide therapeutic prevention strategies, and ultimately reduce the burden of colorectal cancer nationwide.

The grant extension will expand applications in research, clinical trials, registries and national collaborations.

Kelley is lauded by his colleagues and surgical leaders for his contributions both at VUMC and nationally.

Featured guests spoke on AI for improving clinician attention, and increasing AI's reach and impact through scaling.