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Hela Cell Division Image © Dylan Burnette   NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University will host a Cell Dynamics Symposium on June 2 and 3.

Photo by Matt Schorr A roundtable of medical experts discuss "Engaging Men's Health: Transforming Health Care."   NASHVILLE, Tenn. Wednesday of Inauguration Week at Meharry Medical College focused on "Engaging the Community for Men's Health: Transforming Health Care."

Photo by Matt Schorr Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Dr. Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI speaks with Vincent Owens, SOGSR, MSPH while judging posters at Student Research Day.  

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. As part of Inauguration Week, Meharry Medical College will host the 60th Annual Student Research Day on April 12 at the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education, located at 1011 21st Avenue North.  

Photo by Matt Schorr Meharry Medical College President and CEO James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD meets with faculty, staff and students during one of several Meet & Greet events scheduled throughout the day.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The 14th Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop is scheduled for June 20 - 25, in Houston, Texas, at the University of Houston Downtown. It will be held in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Join a panel of oncologists and medical researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to learn about precision medicine through this interactive educational forum for patients, families and everyone touched by cancer at "Precision Medicine in Cancer: At the Crossroads of Research & Treatment for Patients." Ask questions and see how precision medicine is making a difference in patients’ lives. Health care professionals are welcome.

Matt Schorr Tracy Buck, MS, RDN, Community Development and Planning Director for the Metro Public Health Department, speaks at a Community Research Partners meeting held at the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Friday, April 1.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Juan Canedo is originally from Bolivia, South America. He has lived in Nashville for 20 years. As a Hispanic immigrant, Canedo has worked and advocated for over 10 years on issues that affect the wellbeing of the Hispanic community and the community at large in our city, with particular emphasis on empowering Hispanic immigrants through English-language and computer skill acquisition and access to health care. He holds a Master’s Degree in sociology and a Doctoral Degree in health sciences.

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