VUMC People Archive — Page 2 of 81

Portrait of Andreana N. Holowatyj wearing glasses and a white lab coat over a patterned blouse, smiling against a white background.
October 13, 2026

Cancer’s Andreana Holowatyj honored by Chamber of Commerce

Holowatyj leads a renowned biomedical research program committed to tackling the rising tide of early-onset cancers among adults under age 50.

By Craig Boerner
Two men stand indoors holding a plaque labeled “CHOICE AWARD” and “Dr. Robert N. Piana, MD.” The man on the right wears a stethoscope and blue vest.
October 12, 2026

From international finance to cardiology: Robert Piana found his passion serving patients

Patients praise the longtime Vanderbilt cardiologist for his compassion, expertise and relentless commitment to finding solutions.

By Matt Batcheldor
Two smiling healthcare workers stand indoors; the woman holds a wooden plaque reading “The Patient and Family Choice Award,” with “Stacey K. Affeldt, DPT” and “2025–2026” visible.
October 12, 2026

Pelvic floor physical therapist Stacey Affeldt treats the whole person, not just the physical problem

“She made it clear that she genuinely cares about her patients as people, not just as cases,” wrote a patient who nominated Affeldt for a Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Leigh MacMillan
Portrait of Nicole Sibol smiling, with long brown hair, wearing a dark blazer over a white top against a neutral brown background.
October 8, 2026

Nicole Sibol named inaugural Vice President and Chief Pediatric Enterprise Strategy Officer

She will help drive strategic growth and shape the future of pediatric care and programming for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
Man in a white medical coat standing outside the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Emergency entrance; the coat is embroidered “M. Burr, M.D.”
October 7, 2026

Vanderbilt mourns the loss of pediatrics leader and children’s health advocate Ian Burr

Former Pediatrics department chair and pediatric endocrinologist helped shape generations of children’s health care, research and education at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
Portrait of Ruchika Talwar, MD, smiling against a neutral background.
October 7, 2026

Becker’s honors Vanderbilt Health’s Ruchika Talwar on its ‘Rising Stars: Healthcare Leaders Under 40’ list

Emerging leaders recognized on the list are driving innovation, championing better outcomes and leading boldly, according to a release from Becker’s.

By Craig Boerner