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
Join us in welcoming not one, but two interns to the Tennessee State University team–Lynda Chukwuemeka as a Graduate Assistant, and Cameron Shaw as a CAB Computer Science intern. Lynda was originally born in Abuja, Nigeria, where she obtained her BS.c degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Abuja. After graduating, she spent time at
The MVTCP is pleased to welcome a new cohort of Research Education student leaders. Their role will be to advise the Research Educator faculty leadership team about trainee activities, to ultimately develop and support a robust community of practice. The student leaders and faculty leadership team meet monthly. One trainee from each institution were selected for
The MVTCP’s own, Dr. Calandra Whitted was recently working on the PPSI committee to organize a three-part webinar series that aimed to discuss community engagement approaches in genetics research. If you missed this series last month, go to the American Society of Human Genetics website, HERE for the recordings. Dr. Whitted moderated Part 2 of
Join us in welcoming Dr. Amanda Ruff, PhD, as the newly hired Tennessee State University Program Manager. She joins fellow Program Managers, Kenya Collins (Vanderbilt) and Monica Taylor (Meharry). While Dr. Ruff is originally from Chicago, she is no stranger to Music City. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at TSU, most recently obtaining
