VUMC People Archive — Page 1 of 79
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September 4, 2026
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She brought a calm and comforting energy that made one of the worst experiences of our lives feel survivable.’
Carsen Hessler, RN, is a Nurse Resident in the Trauma ICU in the Critical Care Tower. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. -
September 2, 2026
Peter Embí named Director of the National Library of Medicine at NIH
Vanderbilt Health informatics leader will head the world’s largest biomedical library and the nation’s leading funder of biomedical informatics and data science research. -
September 2, 2026
Jared O’Leary, Russ Ledford named Associate Chiefs of Staff for Vanderbilt University Hospital
In these new roles, the physician leaders’ main responsibility is to support the patient care centers in their care of hospitalized patients. -
September 1, 2026
For Mary Romano, caring for teens is more than a career. It’s a calling.
Patients and families recognized the adolescent medicine physician for her compassionate approach, steadfast advocacy and commitment to helping teens navigate life's challenges. -
August 27, 2026
David Haynes elected President of American Neurotology Society
Vanderbilt Health’s Chief Patient Experience Officer and Chief of the Division of Otology and Neurotology will serve in the position until April 2027. -
August 27, 2026
Male fertility a priority for Nicholas Sellke
Although male fertility is a major focus of his practice, Sellke also treats a wide range of men's health concerns, including erectile dysfunction, hormonal disorders and sexual health issues. -
August 27, 2026
AUA names David Penson as next editor of The Journal of Urology
He will be tasked to lead the journal’s editorial strategy and position it for continued impact and relevance in the years ahead.