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Alexander Bick, MD, PhD, and Nancy Cox, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 25, 2024

Alexander Bick named head of Genetic Medicine

Bick will succeed Nancy Cox, PhD, who has led Genetic Medicine since she came to VUMC in 2015. Genetic Medicine is one of 13 divisions in the Department of Medicine.

By Bill Snyder
Douglas Terry, PhD, and colleagues surveyed former professional football players about whether they believe they have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 25, 2024

Vanderbilt’s Douglas Terry named Senior Director of Research for the National Football League

The role will concentrate on several initiatives meant to enhance the health and safety of NFL players and is an extension of Terry’s expertise and work on sport-related concussion and cumulative head impacts.

By Holly Fletcher
September 24, 2024

David Russell named EVP for Organization Transformation and Chief Strategic Business Development Officer

In this newly created role, he will oversee VUMC’s enterprise-wide internal and external business development, market positioning and growth strategies, as well as strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions and other affiliations.
September 24, 2024

Numerous activities mark VUMC’s observance for advanced practice providers

From Sept. 23-27, VUMC is observing Advanced Practice Providers week with various activities; read profiles of two of these dedicated professionals

By Christina Echegaray
J. Kelly Wright Jr., MD, speaks during his recent retirement reception. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 23, 2024

Pioneering transplant surgeon J. Kelly Wright Jr. retires

Wright and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, performed Vanderbilt’s first liver transplant in 1991. This year, VUMC celebrated its 3,000th liver transplant.

By Matt Batcheldor
Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH
September 20, 2024

Melinda Aldrich elected to genetics society board of directors

Aldrich uses population-based cohorts and biobanks to investigate lung cancer; her research informed guidelines for lung cancer screening.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 20, 2024

VUMC experts elected to serve on Epic’s Specialty Steering Boards

Elected by their peers, Epic’s Specialty Steering Boards guide content and strategy for individual specialties.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2024

VUMC physician-scientists recognized for extending veterans’ lung cancer screening

Lucy Spalluto, MD, MPH, and Jennifer Lewis, MD, MS, MPH, are the recipients of the 2024 VAQS Team Award for work they began in 2017.
By Bill Snyder
September 20, 2024

Vanderbilt researchers speaks at World Conference on Lung Cancer

Deppen spoke about biological, population and technology issues related to the discovery and implementation of biomarkers for early cancer detection.
By Tom Wilemon
September 19, 2024

One year ago, VUMC nurse Susie Stephens was thrown from a horse and suffered a broken neck. The story of her injury, her recovery — and the day she got back on the horse.

“I wake up every day and wonder why I didn’t die.”
By Wayne Wood
September 19, 2024

As a champion for countless children diagnosed with cancer, Debra Friedman has received many rewards and recognitions for her work. A recent award, however, might be among the most special.

Selected by patients and families, Friedman is the winner of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award.
By Christina Echegaray
September 16, 2024

Tyler Barrett appointed Associate Chief Medical Officer for Compliance

September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She was kind, concerned, and had a genuine compassion for my daughter and me.’

Melanie McAfee, RN works in the Child & Adolescent Unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
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