At Essence Festival this year, the Truth Initiative hosted a Breath of Freedom Panel, featuring CAB member, Tene Franklin. To learn more about Breath of Freedom, click the link here: Truth Initiative webpage. Pictured left to right: Dr. Calandra Whitted, Dr. Leah Alexander, Dr. Kendric Dartis, Mrs. Tene Franklin) Dr. Calandra Whitted has been appointed to
The Vanderbilt Education Research and Training in Cancer and Leadership (VERTICAL) Fellowship is a two-year, full-time postbaccalaureate program designed for individuals passionate about pursuing advanced degrees in cancer research or medicine. Running from August 2026 to August 2028 in Nashville, TN, the program offers mentored cancer research, education, professional development, community engagement, and a competitive
Meaghan Lewis, a 4.0 Biology graduate from Tennessee State University, has spent the past four years (2020–2024) as a student researcher in the MVTCP Partnership under the mentorship of Dr. Margaret Whalen. During this time, she co-authored two publications in the Journal of Applied Toxicology and Archives of Toxicology, presented research findings to peers and
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8 AM to 3 PM at Meharry Medical College’s Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education. This milestone event celebrates 25 years of collaboration and innovation within our cancer partnership, bringing together researchers, trainees, clinicians, and community members for a day of learning and connection. Attendees
At Essence Festival this year, the Truth Initiative hosted a Breath of Freedom Panel, featuring CAB member, Tene Franklin. To learn more about Breath of Freedom, click the link here: Truth Initiative webpage. Pictured left to right: Dr. Calandra Whitted, Dr. Leah Alexander, Dr. Kendric Dartis, Mrs. Tene Franklin) Dr. Calandra Whitted has been appointed
Earlier this summer, the Research and Education Core (REC) visited the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge. This program offers a “home away from home” for cancer patients & their caregivers while in treatment. Under the leadership of Dr. Dahlman, Dr. Whalen & Dr. Adunyah, the REC trainees spent time with patients, serving a meal. We
The Internal Advisory Committee hosted the MVTCP Summer Luncheon, an event that went beyond a regular meeting. Together, we celebrated past and present work and looked ahead to the future. Four members were honored with Outstanding Service & Leadership awards: Dr. Ann Richmond, Dr. Baqar Husaini (recognized posthumously), Dr. Samuel Adunyah, and Dr. Margaret Whalen.
In order to help spread information about population and clinical non-therapeutic studies open in the partnership; to enhance collaboration and build additional capacity, the PRACTICE Core is developing a research compendium that is open to all MVTCP investigators. Please help us by listing any studies you may have and passing this information along to colleagues
Dr. Whitted recently co-authored a published article titled “The Families SHARE Project: Novel Insights on Recruiting and Engaging Black Men in a Community-Based Genomic Education Program” has been published online BMC Public Health. This work is a result of a collaboration between Georgetown Lombardi Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Social and
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,
