VUMC People Archive — Page 64 of 78
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October 21, 2020
Park named director of Hematology and Oncology at VICC
After serving as interim director since Jan. 1, Ben Ho Park, MD, PhD, Donna S. Hall Professor of Breast Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology. -
September 18, 2020
With a smile and a paint brush, Tim Temple works to bring quality care to patients at VPH
“He problem solves solutions unique to the behavioral health environment and models empathy and compassion for our patients and for his colleagues.” -
September 18, 2020
After a tornado tore through Thomas Akins’s home in an overnight storm, he was only worried about one thing: getting to work to serve patients and families.
“He is truly the most positive person and a real example of the Credo.” -
September 18, 2020
The Molecular Infectious Disease Lab team earns spotlight for work on COVID-19 diagnostic testing
The first suspected case of COVID-19 was detected in Tennessee March 5. Within four days, the lab team identified a testing platform, obtained reagents and developed and validated the test. By the end of the first 10 days, more than 3,300 tests had been completed. -
September 17, 2020
Stead to step down from Chief Strategy Officer role after decades of remarkable contributions
Visionary — someone who thinks about the future or advancements in a creative and imaginative way, a person who is ahead of her or his time and who has a powerful plan for change in the future. Such a person is William “Bill” Stead, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Chief Strategy Officer, McKesson Foundation Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Medicine. -
September 4, 2020
Gould named senior associate dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development
Kathleen Gould, PhD, Louise B. McGavock Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, has been named senior associate dean for Biomedical Research, Education and Career Development. -
September 2, 2020
Telehealth team wins Elevate Team Award
“In a time of crisis and uncertainty, the Telehealth team quickly adapted to the changing guidelines and mobilized the organization to establish a robust and effective way to reach and serve our patients in their homes.”