Ainsley Micus, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Medicine and Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

“He deserves the highest recognition for his endless effort, dedication and thoughtful approach to the care of his patients.”

Terhune, who also serves as the ACGME/National Resident Matching Program Designated Institutional Official, begins her ACS leadership role on Nov. 1.

“I said ‘Thank you for saving my life,’” she said. “I have awesome co-workers.”

“No matter how many inquiries, she never wavers in her professionalism and kindness, treating each patient with the care and attention they deserve.”

The discoveries about coronavirus biology that Denison and his colleagues made were foundational for the rapid validation of antiviral drugs and development of new vaccines that helped bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control.