Four Department of Medicine faculty receive emeritus distinction
Dr. Balser, President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of VUSM, said the emeritus distinction is bestowed on faculty who “have served the university with distinction and deep abiding commitment to their fields.”
John Sergent retires after providing a legacy of leadership and excellence
John Sergent, MD, Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology and Immunology), who first came to Vanderbilt as an undergraduate student in 1959 and has left an indelible imprint on the University and Medical Center as a student, resident, faculty physician and leader every decade since, is retiring on April 30
Systemic sclerosis program gains a national recognition
The National Scleroderma Foundation has recognized Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Designated Scleroderma Research and Treatment Center for the second time since 2022.
Year in Review 2024: Appointments strengthen Medical Center’s missions
Numerous additions and appointments during the past year are enhancing Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s missions.
Tracy Frech named director of the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology
Tracy Frech, MD, MSCI, has been named to direct the division of Rheumatology and Immunology in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and will assume the new role Sept. 1.
Annual Rheumatology Fellowship Program “Rheum Madness” Results!
Congratulations to the Vanderbilt Rheumatology Fellowship Program in this year's Rheum Madness tournament for their victory! This year’s team consisted of two VUSM medical students Michael Libre and Yash Pershad, first year fellow Dr. Genessis Maldonado, and Dr. Tyler Reese.
Michael and Yash have now served up two victories for the rheumatology division as they are also currently the subspecialty clinic directors at Shade Tree.
Rheumatology Kudos March 2024
Congratulations to the trainees in the Bonami lab for their recently accepted manuscripts and invited talks relating to their work in beta cell regulation and type 1 diabetes.
Accepted Manuscripts:
Osteoblast’s Appetites Tied to Bone Health
Osteoblasts of old and young mice differ in metabolic activity that underlies degenerative porosity.