This award honors a genetic counselor who “advances genetic counseling as a vital part of health care through education, research or public policy.

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.

Patients with chronic bladder pain syndrome who had higher baseline levels of the inflammatory molecule IL-1beta had greater overall improvement following cognitive behavioral therapy.

Bestowed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the award "celebrates individuals who inspire and encourage others to make a difference."

Parekh succeeds Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, who was named Senior Vice President for Education at the American College of Surgeons, effective Nov. 1.

While the study focused on development of antibody therapeutics against existing and emerging viral threats, the implications of the research are much broader.

Hanlon, who joined the Vanderbilt faculty in 2016, succeeds Mary Margaret “Meg” Chren, MD, the department’s inaugural chair.