The institute engages faculty across the organization in research, training, education and community activities aimed at translating knowledge into better health.

Recognized for her calm, caring approach, Caldwell credits her team and her passion for helping others during life’s toughest moments.

The Center oversees the NIH-funded Diabetes Research and Training Center, now in its 52nd year of continual operation, which advances innovative investigations related to the cause, prevention, treatment and complications of diabetes and obesity.

Carty’s research focuses on nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, a rare kidney condition in which the body produces too much urine, leading to potentially dangerous dehydration.

In his new role, Nix leads a team supporting more than 130,000 prescriptions annually for patients receiving complex specialty therapies.

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.