Emily Waltenbaugh

By Katie Chung Ariadni Xydia points at her Vanderbilt School of Medicine white coat logo. Growing up in Athens, Greece, Ariadni Xydia knew two things: she was passionate about medicine and wanted an education in the United States. Despite never having been, conversations with high school classmates and her school… Read More

At the annual Vanderbilt Master of Genetic Counseling (MGC) graduation celebration, several MGC faculty were honored with awards. Congratulations to the following educators: Clinical supervisor Meredith Gerhart, MS, CGC, won the Outstanding Supervisor of the Year Award, given to the faculty member who demonstrates exceptional clinical supervision through… Read More

Grace Branger (MGC ’26) stands in front of the U.S. Capitol. By Katie Chung Every February, advocates and organizations from the rare diseases community meet in Washington, D.C., for Rare Disease Week. EveryLife Foundation hosts the conference that prepares attendees to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies… Read More