At the 24th Annual MVTCP Symposium students, faculty, trainees, residents & post-docs from local universities were welcome to submit abstracts in a poster competition. Congratulations to all the symposium awardees, including: Undergraduate: 1st Place: Ellie Griner of Lipscomb University, Elucidating the Mechanism of Neprilysin-Regulated Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Invasion 2nd Place: Keenyn Bradley of Oglethorpe University,
In March, the much anticipated, annual Program Steering Committee (PSC) meeting was held. Steering committee members were brought together at this 2-day meeting, meant to evaluate the outcomes of the programs ongoing work. Photos captured, highlight moments from the meeting, including discussions and presentations held by MVTCP members and the REC supported students enjoying a
We want to take a moment to congratulate the MVTCP Medical Cancer Research Experience (MCRE) Awardees on their match! The goal of the MCRE is to support Vanderbilt medical students in their pursuit of cancer health disparities research. The program accepts five Vanderbilt medical students/year and provides $6K for research activities and travel to a
Dr. Ann Richmond has been a longstanding partner with the MVTCP, serving in the education core, participating in the renewal application, and serving as co-PI. We want to take a moment to recognize her amazing work inside and outside the MVTCP. Her work with the MVTCP, started back in 2010, as she served on the
Thank you for attending the 24th Annual MVTCP Symposium – “Illuminating Pathways & Empowering Cancer Solutions.” The day was filled with inspirational speakers, student presentations, and networking amongst MVTCP members. We are grateful for your attendance in our annual symposium. We want to take a moment to recognize our keynote, institutional, and mission moment speakers:
We are excited to announce the 24th Annual 2025 MVTCP Symposium! The Symposium will also include a poster competition–open to students, residents, post-doctoral, and trainees. This premier event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 8AM-3PM at the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education at Meharry Medical College. Symposium Registration Link: https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=HFJKNDM8LTPK773A&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2025%20MVTCP%20Symposium&utm_campaign=202304%20October%20Newsletter Abstract
The U54 grant program proudly recognizes the efforts of its awardees advancing cancer research through collaborative projects. Full project leads, Dr. Guoliang Li and Dr. Cai Quiyin, are spearheading groundbreaking studies that align with the grant’s mission to address cancer disparities and promote novel therapeutic approaches. Additionally, Deborah Lannigan, as the pilot project awardee, is
The MVTCP is excited to announce the Medical Cancer Research Experience (MCRE) awardees for AY24-25! The goal of the MCRE is to support Vanderbilt medical students in their pursuit of cancer health disparities research. The program accepts five Vanderbilt medical students/year and provides $6K for research activities and travel to a conference to present their work.
Last month, MVTCP members gathered to celebrate Dr. Maureen Sanderson at her retirement party. She received her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Washington, before serving as a Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Meharry Medical College. She had effort with the U54 on the PRACTICE core and BRAVE study. As Dr. Sanderson
Join us in welcoming Dr. Ronald Thompson III as the Senior Program Coordinator for the Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Meharry Medical College. Before joining Meharry, Dr. Thompson held a Portfolio Manager position at First Bank in Nashville, TN. He also served as a Community Engagement Assistance in the Nashville Mayor’s Office. Dr. Thompson
