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MSTPublications: October 2024
Oct. 30, 2024—NeuroimaGene: an R package for assessing the neurological correlates of genetically regulated gene expression. Bledsoe X, Gamazon ER. BMC Bioinformatics. 2024 Oct 8;25(1):325. doi: 10.1186/s12859-024-05936-x. Background: We present the NeuroimaGene resource as an R package designed to assist researchers in identifying genes and neurologic features relevant to psychiatric and neurological health. While recent studies have...
Leadership Workshop 1
Oct. 30, 2024—By Clara Si (G4), Avery Bogart (G4), and Kevin Zhang (G2) The MSTP held its 10th biennial Leadership Workshop I on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Leadership Workshop I is attended by G1 and G2 students, and is designed to provide formal instruction on leadership competencies fundamental to the physician-scientist career path, with a particular focus...
2024 AAMC Biomedical Research Training Conference
Oct. 30, 2024—By Dr. Megan Willams (MSTP Assistant Director) Members of the Vanderbilt MSTP Leadership Team attended the 2024 Biomedical Research Training Conference Hosted by the AAMC Group on Research, Education, and Training (GREAT) in Dallas, TX October 7-9. Dr. Chris Williams, MSTP Director, said “The AAMC GREAT meeting was fantastic – packed with networking and brainstorming...
MSTPets
Sep. 30, 2024— Say hello to Billy, the newest addition to Avery Bogart’s (G4) household! This ball of energy loves every toy, treat, and bone he can get his paws on. So far, he hasn’t met a human or animal that he doesn’t want to befriend!
ADI Highlights
Sep. 27, 2024—Vanderbilt and the MSTP ADI Council encourage the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming November 5 general election. This article and website have helpful dates, deadline, and resources. National Hispanic Heritage Month is traditionally observed from September 15 to October 15, by honoring the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted...
MSTP Summer Undergraduate Research Program Symposium
Aug. 29, 2024— Our 8 students in the MSTP Summer Undergraduate Research Program closed out their time with us by presenting their summer research at the Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy Poster Session and completed oral presetations for our MSTP Summer Research Symposium. For the first time this year, we invited the summer students’ families to campus...
ADI Highlights: MSTP Health and Research Equity Summer Course
Aug. 29, 2024—Last month we had our last 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 session was led by Drs. Peter Rebeiro (Associate...
ADI Highlights: MSTP Health and Research Equity Summer Course
Jul. 31, 2024—by Jeewoo Kim (G3) Last month we had two more sessions 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 sessions included one by...
Invitation to Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium
Jul. 29, 2024—We are excited to invite you to this year’s Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium (SEMSS)! This SEMSS will be hosted by Vanderbilt on campus from September 21-22, 2024, and it will be co-sponsored by Emory and UAB. This is an excellent opportunity to network, attend exciting talks, and present your own research! Even if you aren’t...
National MD-PhD Student Conference 2024
Jul. 29, 2024—by Riley Bergman (G5) This July, MSTP students Sarah Reed (G4), Duby Okonkwo (G2), Riley Bergman (G5), Matthew Loberg (G5), Arlene Garcia (G3), Candace Grisham (G4), and Nada Elsayed (G3), attended the 39th Annual National MD-PhD Student Conference in Breckenridge Colorado. The conference brings MSTP students and faculty from across the country to hear excellent...