The new honor recognizes an individual whose compassion, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the juvenile arthritis community.

Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics is a one-stop genomics research resource that offers sample biobanking, genome sequencing, single-cell and spatial multiomic profiling, and other specialized services.

Schlisner, who is based at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, grew up in a family that valued physical fitness and playing sports, and he says, with considerable understatement, “The whole family is quite athletic.”

Muñoz has served as a member of the AHA’s Greater Nashville Board, including a two-year term as president from 2021-2023.

A practical leader who puts people first, Bowers helps her team succeed and improves care for patients.

Solórzano has been chosen to serve as Interim Chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences, while Penson has been chosen to serve as Interim System Surgeon-in-Chief for Vanderbilt Health.

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors Rush and Fritz for their advocacy and commitment to improving child health.