VUMC People Archive — Page 55 of 81

December 15, 2022

Van Driest to lead All of Us pediatric research

Vanderbilt’s Sara Van Driest, MD, PhD, has assumed a new post as the first-ever director of pediatrics for the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, which aims to accelerate the prevention and treatment of illness through precision medicine.

By Christina Echegaray
Portrait of Kelly Dooley, MD, with shoulder-length gray-blond hair, wearing a black top and a blue-and-white ribbon pinned near the neckline.
December 15, 2022

Dooley honored by Treatment Action Group

Vanderbilt’s Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD, MPH, recently received the Research in Action Award from the Treatment Action Group (TAG).

By Paul Govern
Portrait of Fabian Bock, MD, PhD, wearing a blue sweater over a collared shirt.
December 15, 2022

Nephrology society lauds Bock’s research on kidney development

Vanderbilt’s Fabian Bock, MD, PhD, won two awards at the Basic Research Forum for Emerging Kidney Scientists, presented virtually by the American Society of Nephrology and American Physiological Society.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of a smiling red-haired woman wearing a black top.
December 8, 2022

Lovly receives Asclepios Award from GO2 for Lung Cancer

Vanderbilt’s Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, has received the 2022 Asclepios Award, which recognizes lung cancer research pioneers.

By Tom Wilemon
Paula Ciero poses in a hallway, wearing a bright lime-green sweatshirt and dark pants.
December 6, 2022

Paula Ciero fun toy toolkit puts children at ease during clinic visits

From fidget bracelets to sound tubes to “squishies,” Ciero finds ways to make children smile.

By Christina Echegaray
Six healthcare staff members and one woman pose outdoors while holding an Elevate Team Award trophy and plaque. Several wear Vanderbilt Health shirts.
November 22, 2022

Patient Flow Discharge Lounge staff wins Elevate Team Award

“This team is fully invested in the vision of creating capacity, so that we can meet the needs of our patients in our community.”

By Wayne Wood