VUMC People Archive — Page 19 of 81

Beth Cochran, RN, poses in a bright hallway beside large windows, wearing a magenta sweater.
September 30, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Beth’s quick decisions and escalation of care likely saved this situation from resulting in a devastating outcome for the mother.’

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

Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD
September 25, 2025

Clinical immunology Center of Excellence leaders named

The Federation’s Centers of Excellence are a global network of academic researchers that facilitates human immunology research collaboration and training opportunities.

Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT
September 19, 2025

Kristin Archer, Rogelio Coronado honored by the American Physical Therapy Association

These are part of the APTA’s annual Honors & Awards Program, which celebrates people who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession through research, education, service and clinical practice.

Sharon Johnston, RN, seated in an office holding flowers and a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque, with gold balloons and a “Congrats!” balloon behind her.
September 18, 2025

Elevator encounter highlights case manager Sharon Johnston’s compassion and problem-solving skills

“Somebody had a problem, and I knew I could fix it,” said Johnston, who received a 2025 Patient and Family Choice Award.

Jeffrey Upperman, wearing glasses, a navy suit, and white shirt, stands with his arms crossed inside a movie theater with red curtains and rows of seats.
September 16, 2025

Film, sports, surgery, science, art and life. For Jeffrey Upperman, it’s all connected.

Monroe Carell Surgeon-in-Chief Jeffrey Upperman judges films for the Nashville Film Festival, is on the Belcourt Theatre board, and says surgery and moviemaking are similar in many ways.

Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a white medical coat, shirt, and burgundy tie.
September 11, 2025

Stokes Peebles steps down as section chief of Allergy after 15 Years of leadership

During his tenure, he grew the section into a nationally recognized center for excellence in clinical care, research and education.