MSTP Blog
Life in the MSTP – February 2020
Feb. 26, 2020—Congratulations to Bridget Collins (G3) on her engagement to Hossein Jashnsaz! Baby Everett Jonathan Flook was born on February 9th. Congratulations to parents Lizzie (G3) and Ryan Flook!
Honors and Awards – February 2020
Feb. 25, 2020—Congratulations to Evonne McArthur (G2) for receiving an NRSA F30 Fellowship!
MSTPastimes: Maggie Axelrod’s rock climbing
Feb. 25, 2020—by Maggie Axelrod (G3) Tell us about your hobby: I love rock climbing! I’ve been climbing for about 8 years now, and I mostly boulder (shorter problems, close to the ground, no rope needed, more powerful), but I also lead climb some (taller, with a rope & harness). I love bouldering because it is physically...
We’re all #MSTPstars!
Feb. 25, 2020—Avery Bogart (M1) checked off three places on her Nashville food “bucket list” (Pancake pantry, Josephine, and Bolton’s). Clara Si (M1) and Sarah Reed (M1) bonded at the Lumineers concert. Nick Harris (M4) and his wife Kelly managed to have dinner/breakfast together every day while one was in the Pediatric ICU and the other was...
End of the Decade
Jan. 31, 2020—Vanderbilt MSTP students and leadership share what they’ve accomplished in the last decade! Ayaka Sugiura (G4): “10 years ago, I had my first lab internship and graduated high school. Now, I’m a 6th year MD-PhD student and just welcomed my baby boy into this world with my wonderful partner.” Ambra Pozzi, PhD (MSTP Associate Director):...
MSTP Student Advocacy and Activism: Part 2
Jan. 31, 2020—Here are some of the many ways our students are involved in activism and advocacy! Here are some of the many ways our students are involved in activism and advocacy! (Click here to read Part 1) Lizzie Flook (G3) Advocacy/Activism Role: MSTP Wellness Committee Co-Founder Why this is important to me: The conversation about medical student...
Life in the MSTP – January 2020
Jan. 31, 2020—Brad Reinfeld (G3, Kim Rathmell lab) and Matt Madden (G3, Jeff Rathmell lab) work on a collaboration! This family from Goodpasture college got together for a family dinner! Pictured left to right: MariaSanta Mangione (M3), Eileen Shuian (G5), Kelsey McNew (G3), Matthew Loberg (M2), and Sarah Reed (M1).
Honors and Awards – January 2020
Jan. 31, 2020—Congratulations to Rachana Haliyur (M4) for matching into the Ophthalmology residency program at the University of Michigan! Congratulations to Abin Abraham (G3) for receiving a predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association! Congratulations to Michael Raddatz (G3) for receiving an NRSA F30 fellowship! Congratulations to Patrick Wu (G3) for defending his Master’s Thesis, Developing...
We’re all #MSTPstars!
Jan. 31, 2020—Leon Cai (G1) braved sub-zero (Celsius) temperatures and pouring rain — on the same night — to take his dog out in the middle of the night. Kelsey McNew (G3) googled, “dissection glasses science”. She learned that google cannot (yet) read her mind when she did not find that magnifying headset she was looking for....
Alumni Corner: Matt Stier, M.D., Ph.D. (’19) Intern Year Update
Jan. 31, 2020—by Matt Stier, MD, PhD, (’19) Something I’m learning from intern year People say this all the time, but I really agree with it – one thing you learn how to do during intern year is to identify patients who are really sick, meaning they need an extra level of critical insight and timeliness. You...
Maureen Gannon, MSTP mentor, featured on local news!
Jan. 31, 2020—Dr. Maureen Gannon, former MSTP Advising College Leader and PI to Joey Elsakr (G5) and Eric Donahue (G2) was featured on the local news for her contributions to mentoring the next generation of scientists!
MSTPublications: January 2020
Jan. 30, 2020—Analysis of Non-Human Primate Pancreatic Islet Oxygen Consumption. Elsakr JM, Deeter C, Ricciardi V, Gannon M. J Vis Exp. 2019 Dec 18;(154). doi: 10.3791/60696. The measurement of oxygen consumption in spheroid clusters of cells, such as ex vivo pancreatic islets, has historically been challenging. We demonstrate the measurement of islet oxygen consumption using a 96-well...
Unconscious Bias Training for MSTP Seminar
Jan. 30, 2020—by Matt Wleklinski (G3) Recently, during our weekly MSTP seminar, we had the honor of having Dr. Arie L. Nettles host a special training session on unconscious bias. Dr. Nettles is an associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics and psychologist for school-age children to young adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and clef- craniofacial in the Vanderbilt...
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)....