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Honors and Awards – December 2021
Dec. 20, 2021—Congratulations to Matthew O’Neill (G2) for receiving an American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship!
MSTP Antiracism, Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) Council Hosts Dr. Lea Davis for MSTP Seminar
Dec. 20, 2021—By Candace Grisham (G1) On Wednesday Dec 9, Dr. Lea Davis gave a thought provoking talk to the entire MSTP during our seminar series titled “Perpetuating Harm: A study of White supremacy from eugenics to modern genomics.” Dr. Davis discussed not only the history of race in genetics, but also the important implications of this...
MSTPublications: December 2021
Dec. 20, 2021—MTG16 (CBFA2T3) regulates colonic epithelial differentiation, colitis, and tumorigenesis by repressing E protein transcription factors Rachel E. Brown, Justin Jacobse, Shruti A. Anant, Koral M. Blunt, Bob Chen, Paige N. Vega, Chase T. Jones, Jennifer M. Pilat, Frank Revetta, Aidan H. Gorby, Kristy R. Stengel, Yash A. Choksi, Kimmo Palin, M. Blanca Piazuelo, M. Kay...
Life in the MSTP – December 2021
Dec. 16, 2021—Adam Abdulrahman (M1) joined the home owner’s club, congrats! Maizy, daughter of Maggie McBride (G3), serving cuteness overload, bundled up to watch the Christmas lights at Opryland! 33 people participated in our first MSTPresents gift exchange event organized by the MSTP Wellness Committee (thank you to G2 Emilie Fisher for taking the lead)! Emily Chu (G2), inspired by...
Meet Avery-Cohen PSTP Associate College Advisor: R. Dixon Dorand, M.D., Ph.D.
Dec. 16, 2021—By Natalie Bennett (G3) Dr. R. Dixon Dorand, M.D., Ph.D. is a hematology & oncology fellow in the Vanderbilt Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) and serves as an associate college advisor for the MSTP Avery-Cohen College. I had the excellent opportunity to speak with him about his training so far and advice for current MSTP...
MSTPlants
Jul. 29, 2021—MSTPlants returns with the M1 bonsai tree which will change caretakers with each block, hopefully making it all the way to BBM!
MSTPets
Jul. 29, 2021—With a new year, comes new pets! Megan Tigue’s (G1) adorable pair Chai and Jasmine Sarah Reed’s (G1) cutie noodle with one of the best boopable snoots Sam Palmer’s (M1) handsome boy Keith showing off his intellectual prowess at doggie graduation Harry debuts as our first featured python, cozily wrapped around his human Adam Abdulrahman...
Life in the MSTP – July 2021
Jul. 29, 2021—M1s kick off the start of their first year with the welcome picnic at Loveless Cafe with Dr. Chris Williams (MSTP Director). Danny Sack (G4) and Dr. Petria Thompson (’21) were featured in the VUMC Annual compliance module.
MSTP Diversity Calendar
Jul. 29, 2021—The MSTP Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) Council created a new Diversity Calendar to help commemorate important events and holidays as well as advertise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related seminars and events occurring across the Vanderbilt campus, regionally and nationally. If you have an event you would like to add to the calendar let a...
MSTPals 4Lyfe: G3 Memories from the Past Four Years
Jul. 29, 2021—by MSTP G3 Class (compiled by Nowrin Chowdhury) In June 2017, our class came together for the first time. In May of 2021, we watched as most of our classmates went onto residencies to continue their training as doctors. Although it is tough to say goodbye, through these past four years we’ve forged bonds with...