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MSTPastimes: Evonne McArthur’s photography and graphic design
Dec. 19, 2019—by Evonne McArthur (G2) For over ten years, I have pursued side passions including photography and graphic design. I believe that these hobbies also encompass some of the best parts of science and medicine. Namely, they necessitate creativity, precision, and craftsmanship. I also enjoy that they generate dialogue and allow for a unique way of...
MSTPastimes: Joey Elsakr Qualified for Marathon US Olympic Trials
Dec. 19, 2019—Recently MSTP student Joey Elsakr (G5) qualified for the Marathon US Olympic Trials! We asked him to speak with us about this MSTPastime. Good luck to Joey at the Olympic Trials race in Atlanta, GA on February 29, 2020! When did you start running? What made you decide to start running? What led you to...
Physician Scientist Speaker Series, Fall 2019: Meena Madhur, MD, PhD
Nov. 25, 2019—by Duncan Smart (G2) Meena Madhur MD, PhD spoke about her career path during the Fall installment of the Physician Scientist Speaker Series and shared some practical advice. Dr. Madhur is a practicing cardiologist whose research focuses on immune mechanisms of hypertension. She stressed the importance of identifying institutional resources to ease transitions, making your...
We’re all #MSTPstars!
Nov. 25, 2019—Jonathan Knowlton (M4) is building cornhole boards for his parents as a Christmas gift! The strangely close G1 class held yet another weekend event. This time they gathered to cook food together. Christiaan Wijers (G2) was in attendance. Submit your #MSTPstar here
Life in the MSTP – November 2019
Nov. 25, 2019—Josh Thompson (M4) and Amy were thrilled to welcome their son, Theodore James Thompson on October 28th. His big sister, Charlotte, couldn’t be more excited! Congratulations to Connor Beebout (G3) and Dr. Alex Blee on their engagement! The VUSM Deans and Student Wellness Committee invited students to submit artwork for display in the Eskind Biomedical Library...
Honors and Awards – November 2019
Nov. 25, 2019— Kevin Manz (G4) successfully defended his thesis titled “Microcircuit mechanisms regulating nucleus accumbens circuit function” completed in the lab of Dr. Brad Grueter through the Neurosceicne Graduate Program! Congratulations, Dr. Manz! Dan Roden, M.D. (Sutherland Advising College Leader; PI to Ayesha Muhammad) was honored as the recipient of the 2019 Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Prize...
#DoubleDocs Online: Making Real Connections in a Virtual World
Nov. 25, 2019—By Katherine Konvinse (M4) Social media is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in both personal and professional aspects of everyday life. Accordingly, members of today’s biomedical community are using social media to share journal articles, provide live updates from conferences, circulate information about career opportunities, and discuss thoughts and opinions about the latest research. Over the last...
Vanderbilt MSTP Attends SACNAS and ABRCMS Conferences
Nov. 25, 2019—by Megan Williams, PhD (MSTP Leadership Team) Recently members of the MSTP Leadership Team attended the SACNAS and ABRCMS conferences. These are two conferences aimed at increasing diversity in science that we attend each year. SACNAS is The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science and each year they host The National...
VUMC Alum Jerry Jaboin, MD, PhD, Meets with Students
Nov. 22, 2019—by Stephanie Dudzinski (G5) Dr. Jerry Jaboin earned his M.D./Ph.D. from Howard University/National Cancer Institute before completing his Radiation Oncology residency at Vanderbilt. He is now an Associate Professor and Executive Vice-Chair of the Department of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Jaboin met with several MSTP students, in which we all shared...
Women in Training Social
Nov. 22, 2019—by Camille Wang (G1) The Women in Training (WIT) committee gathered for their first event of the academic year: a fall social on November 18, 2019. WIT aims to support women in the physician-scientist training pathway, with the long term goals of increasing retention of female physician-scientists and promoting long term career success. Both faculty...