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MSTPublications: July 2024
Jul. 29, 2024—A transcriptomic atlas of the human brain reveals genetically determined aspects of neuropsychiatric health. Bledsoe X, Gamazon ER. Am J Hum Genet. 2024 Jun 19:S0002-9297(24)00208-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.06.002. Online ahead of print. Regulation of gene expression is a vital component of neurological homeostasis. Cataloging the consequences of endogenous gene expression on the physical structure and connectivity...
MSTPets
Jun. 28, 2024—Stephanie Cajigas Gabriel (G5) and her husband Chris welcomed a puppy home this month named Mila!
ADI Highlights
Jun. 28, 2024—Last month we had our first session of our MSTP Health and Research Equity Summer Course that is planned by members of our Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Council. The course goal is to provide knowledge and skills on health and research equity that are relevant to the future careers of physician-scientists. The first session was with Kia Jarmon on the...
Life in the MSTP – June 2024
Jun. 28, 2024—We had another great MSTPicnic in the Park hosted by the Wellness Committee to welcome newly moved-in M1’s to Nashville summers! Congratulations to Jen Peek (G4) who recently got engaged! We love when MSTPets are involved in these exciting milestones! Our Lunches with Leaders series continued this month with Dean Jeff Balser,...
Honors and Awards – June 2024
Jun. 28, 2024—Drew Kittleson (G3) was awarded a 2024 Graduate Leadership Anchor Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work advocating for and supporting the LGBTQ+ community at Vanderbilt! These awards honor the hard work and leadership of Vanderbilt graduate students across all schools and recognize outstanding service, mentorship, departmental leadership, advocacy, and research excellence. Read more here!...
Meet the 2024 MSTP Summer Scholars
Jun. 28, 2024—This summer the Vanderbilt MSTP is hosting 8 undergraduate MSTP Summer Scholars. This summer program is designed to expose students to the career of a physician-scientist and help prepare them to apply to MD/PhD programs. These students are on campus for 9 weeks completing a research project and gaining clinical shadowing experience. In addition, they have...
Welcome to the Vanderbilt MSTP Incoming Class of 2024!
Jun. 27, 2024—Our incoming M1’s have officially started! With orientation sessions and college reveals at retreat, we are excited to introduce the incoming class of 2024! Omar Avila (he/him) Hometown: Luquillo, Puerto Rico Undergraduate Institution: Florida Atlantic University Research interests: Cancer immunology Hobbies: Cycling, playing the guitar, listening to live music Brendin Flinn (he/him) Hometown: Mineral...
MSTP Retreat 2024
Jun. 27, 2024—by Kimmy Bress (G3) This year’s Annual MSTP Retreat was held at Lake Barkley Resort State Park, celebrating the theme of “Navigating Transitions”. In addition to continuing many retreat traditions such as welcoming the incoming M1 class to their advising colleges and hosting the G1 White Coat ceremony, this year’s retreat featured several new activities...
MSTPublications: June 2024
Jun. 27, 2024—The interictal suppression hypothesis is the dominant differentiator of seizure onset zones in focal epilepsy. Doss DJ, Shless JS, Bick SK, Makhoul GS, Negi AS, Bibro CE, Rashingkar R, Gummadavelli A, Chang C, Gallagher MJ, Naftel RP, Reddy SB, Williams-Roberson S, Morgan VL, Johnson GW, Englot DJ. Brain. 2024 Jun 14:awae189. doi: 10.1093/brain/awae189. Online ahead...
