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MSTParents
Jan. 30, 2020—We wanted catch up with some of our Vanderbilt MSTParents and see what their children are up to since first announcing their birth. Christopher Dasari Jonathan MSTParents: Stephanie Dudzinski & Sumeeth Jonathan Actual Age: Almost 1! Birthday is January 31st Perceived Age: 8 months by percentile weight, 12 months by developmental milestones Favorite Food: Banana...
MSTPastimes: Matt Madden’s pick-up basketball
Jan. 30, 2020—Vanderbilt medical school pick-up basketball is enjoying its fifth year at the recreation and wellness center. Everyone is welcome to play. Games are 12-2pm every Sunday. Email matthew.z.madden@vanderbilt.edu to join our weekly message GroupMe. Pictured are Matt Wleklinski (G3), Matt Madden (G3), Matt Loberg (M2), Michael Raddatz (G3), Duncan Smart (G2), and Brad Reinfeld (G3)....
MSTPastimes: Kelsey McNew’s fitness classes
Jan. 30, 2020—by Kelsey McNew (G3) Upon consideration, I’ve taken over 900 boutique fitness classes at 18 studios during my 4.5 years in Nashville and that probably constitutes a hobby. I’ve tried many different things: I did 6 months of CrossFit before I realized I hated throwing myself on the ground and having to get back up...
We’re all #MSTPstars!
Dec. 19, 2019—MariaSanta Mangione (M3) made a fantastic cheese plate. Danny Sack (G2) was not in the Eskind Student Lounge for a whole day. Submit your #MSTPstar here
Honors and Awards – December 2019
Dec. 19, 2019— Congratulations to Ayesha Muhammad (G2) and Duncan Smart (G2) for receiving predoctoral fellowships from the American Heart Association! Congratulations to Sam Beik (G2) and Matt Madden (G3) for receiving NRSA F30 fellowships! Congratulations to Rachana Haliyur (M4) for receiving the Oscar B. Crofford Scholar Award during Vanderbilt’s Diabetes Day for her...
MSTPublications: December 2019
Dec. 19, 2019—Specific Molecular Recognition as a Strategy to Delineate Tumor Margin Using Topically Applied Fluorescence Embedded Nanoparticles. Barton S, Li B, Siuta M, Vaibhav J, Song J, Holt CM, Tomono T, Ukawa M, Kumagai H, Tobita E, Wilson K, Sakuma S, Pham W. Precis Nanomed. 2018 Nov 25;1(3):194-207. doi: 10.33218/prnano1(3).181009.1. Epub 2018 Oct 29. The Thomsen-Friedenreich...
Changes to the MSTP Website!
Dec. 19, 2019—by Maxwell Roeske (G2) Over the past year, a small group of MSTP students has worked together with the leadership team to re-work the MSTP’s website. Excessive information was condensed (there is only one “Nashville” page now instead of the previous three), graphics were updated and beautified (check out the new Curriculum page), and the design has...
Get to Know your PhD Program Managers
Dec. 19, 2019—by Lourdes Estrada (MSTP LT) As you move from medical school (after M2) to graduate school (G1), getting to know your support options in your individual PhD programs will help ensure that your transition is a smooth one. Of course, the MSTP Leadership are always available to assist, as well. In this piece, we introduce...
First MSTP Leadership Book Club Meeting
Dec. 19, 2019—by Lindsay Klofas (G4) The first meeting of the MSTP Leadership Book Club was held in November. We read “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown and had a great discussion. Topics included how to lead in accordance with our values and the importance of clear feedback. Our next meeting will be in February and we...
Meet Julie Gannon, MSTP Financial Unit and Grants Manager
Dec. 19, 2019—by Julie Gannon (MSTP LT) Back to the beginning: I grew up in Lewisburg, a small town in middle Tennessee and always believed that I was destined for city life after college. Instead, I married and moved to my husband’s hometown, Woodbury, a town even smaller than Lewisburg. While we don’t have the many conveniences...