Kudos Corner: Mr. Fateh Aswad, Mr. Perrin Black & Dr. Jemal Gishe

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center VERTICAL postbaccalaureate fellow Fateh Aswad earned 2nd place for his oral presentation at the American Cancer Society Research Symposium in Atlanta, GA. He is completing his fellowship with Vivian Weiss, MD, PhD.

To learn more about Fateh Aswad, click the link here: Biography on Weiss Lab Webpage

Meet Perrin Black, a fifth-year PhD candidate at Meharry Medical College, whose research focuses on improving treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). By studying how TNBC heterogeneity influences invasiveness and metastasis, Perrin aims to identify new therapeutic targets to prevent cancer spread. His work represents a critical step toward better outcomes for patients facing this aggressive disease.

To connect with Perrin Black, click the link here: Perrin Black II | LinkedIn

Tennessee State University researcher, Dr. Jemal Gishe has been working on a paper on the EPICC implementation capacity survey, which will be presented at the 18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. This work was conducted across 3 institutions, using the CFIR framework to identify barriers and tailor support for implementing evidence-based programs in faith-based settings. The study offers a proactive, community-driven approach to advancing health equity and chronic disease prevention.

To learn more about Dr. Jemal Gishe and his research, click the link here: Public Health BS