VUMC People Archive — Page 25 of 73

Danielle Dean, PhD
October 16, 2024

Danielle Dean receives award for excellence in the field of islet research

Dean identified a liver-alpha cell axis (LACA), a crosstalk between liver glucagon signaling and alpha cell sensing of amino acids.

Cathy Eng, MD
October 15, 2024

Cathy Eng named Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center associate director of Strategic Relations and Research Partnerships 

Her new responsibilities will include promoting clinical research by developing new strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

David Bichell, MD
October 15, 2024

David Bichell stepping down as chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Under Bichell’s leadership, the pediatric heart transplant program has consistently had among the highest transplant volumes in the United States, ranking eighth in 2023 for pediatric heart transplant center volumes with 15 transplants performed.

October 9, 2024

Darnell Clay nourishes patients through food service and his smiles

Clay’s positive messages go a long way to uplift patients’ spirits and enhance their hospital experience.

October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘He explained everything in full detail, so we knew what to expect.’

William Ladner, BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘While I nervously anticipated fetal surgery, Taylor was a calm in the storm.’

Taylor Melanson, RN, works in the Labor & Delivery Unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.