Jessica Pasley
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Session named to lead VUMC Reproductive Endocrinology efforts
Donna Session, M.D., has been named to direct Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, which treats problems related to reproductive medicine including infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease, congenital uterine anomalies, fibroids and risk of genetic disorders in offspring. Read MoreSep 3, 2015
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Jones to step down as chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Howard Jones III, M.D., Betty and Lonnie S. Burnett professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and chair of the department, will be stepping down as chair on June 30, 2016. Jones will continue his clinical practice as well as serve as a consultant on outreach projects. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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First group of students enters Curriculum 2.0’s final phase
In 2013 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) implemented Curriculum 2.0. Tagged as a system of lifelong learning, the deeply integrated curriculum requires flexibility and teamwork on the part of faculty and allows students opportunities to individualize their training. Read MoreAug 20, 2015
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Radio show helped spark woman’s decision to donate
Misty Roberts routinely tunes into three Christian radio stations and has a habit of switching from one to another when the chatter begins. But one day last fall she didn’t touch the dial during a segment about the thousands of people waiting for life-saving kidney transplants. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Educational journey begins for new medical students
For the 91 members of the 140th class at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), the first day of medical school began on July 15. Read MoreJul 30, 2015
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Young professionals bolster cancer research efforts
With a basketball tucked under his arm, 7-year-old Roger Waynick climbed on top of his dad’s black Tahoe SUV with the intention of sailing upward through the air toward the basketball goal. He was poised to make the most epic dunk ever. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Girl’s procedure a first for new pediatric liver transplant service
Eight days after the pediatric liver transplant program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was launched, 10-year-old Aubree Vanzant received her liver. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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New programs help medical students hone clinical skills
There is a lot of discussion on the national health care front about how best to equip future physicians to care for the patients of tomorrow. Faculty at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) are right in the middle of the debate. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Daniels receives research grant from Knights Templar Eye Foundation to study retinoblastoma treatment
Vanderbilt investigator Anthony Daniels has received a grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation to develop new, safe and effective treatments for retinoblastoma, the most common ocular cancer in children. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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VEI receives grant from Research to Prevent Blindness for research and education
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute recently received a grant for $115,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness, placing the total award amount for unrestricted grants from the organization at $860,000. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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Benefit concert for organ donation exceeds fundraising goals
In only its second year, Songs for Life, a benefit concert to raise awareness and celebrate organ donation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has far exceeded fundraising goals. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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VUSM student receives AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award
The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation and the AMA Minority Affairs Section recently named Dagoberto Ordonez, a second-year medical student at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, a 2015 AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award recipient. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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Anderson elected treasurer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Ted Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., Betty and Lonnie S. Burnett Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recently elected treasurer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). His three-year term began in May. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Dalley’s contributions to anatomical sciences recognized
Arthur Dalley, Ph.D., professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt, recently received the highest education award for human anatomy education in the anatomical sciences during the 2015 Experimental Biology meeting in Boston. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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Ehrenfeld to receive Massachusetts Medical Society’s 2015 LGBT Health Award
Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, associate professor of Anesthesiology, Biomedical Informatics, Surgery and Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was recently named to receive the Massachusetts Medical Society’s 2015 LGBT Health Award. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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School of Medicine graduates embrace future challenges
Bonnie Miller, M.D., senior associate dean for Health Affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, offered some sound advice to the class of 2015 during last week’s commencement ceremony. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Flag-raising event highlights organ donation awareness
Vanderbilt University Medical Center held its sixth annual Donate Life Flag-Raising Ceremony on Thursday, April 30. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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American Liver Foundation honors Karp, Porayko
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) honored two Vanderbilt Transplant Center physicians during its annual Flavors of Nashville Gala held recently at the Gaylord Springs Club at Opryland Hotel. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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Hill honored by national medical student association
George C. Hill, Ph.D., professor of Medical Education and Administration, emeritus, was recently named the 2015 Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Hall of Heroes recipient. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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VU mourns loss of noted ophthalmologist Elliott
A Celebration of Life service for James Howard Elliott, M.D., will be held Sunday, May 17, at noon at Benton Chapel. Read MoreApr 23, 2015