2026 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum
Thursday, February 19, 2026
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Student Life Center
Congratulations to the 2025 Awardees
From left, Stokes Peebles, MD; Ravi Shah, MD; John Gore, PhD; and Jeffrey Davidson, PhD, 2025 Transitional Research Forum.
Excellence in Mentoring Translational Scientists
Ravi Shah, MD
Given to a scientist who invests in the next generation by igniting interest in research among trainees, by direct mentoring of individual investigators who have achieved independence & advancing career development in the larger community.
Distinguished Service to Translational Scientists
John Gore, PhD
Given to a scientist who makes critical contributions to launching & sustaining shared resources & services that undergird the productivity & achievement of all our translational scientists.
Excellence in Mentoring to Independence
Jeffrey Davidson, PhD & Stokes Peebles, MD
Exceptional mentors who have had five or more faculty members on career development awards. We celebrate their generosity and talent for helping launch their mentees’ careers.
All are welcome at the Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum.
It is a great day for making connections, supporting trainees, and for all lab members to attend.
We hope you’ll join us!
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD
Professor, Medicine
Director, Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center
University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Darby, MD
Brent Ferrell, MD, PhD
William Nobis, MD, PhD
Kristin O’Grady, PhD
Dolly Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD
Jessica Perkins, PhD
Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH
Julia Sheffield, PhD
Cosby Stone, Jr., MD, MPH
Eric Tkaczyk, MD, PhD
Memorable features of the forum were the round tables that allowed for meeting new people and a more relaxed way to view presentations. The breakout session rooms were small though functional. I did not mind the variety, and was able to meet both students, clinicians, and research supporters interested in my research.
~ Translational Research Forum Participant
Prof Harrell's keynote was amazing. Thought-provoking but just detailed enough to enable me to make practical changes in our approach to research. I will make the recording a required viewing for all my team members
~ Eric Tkaczyk, Assistant Professor
I really enjoyed my time and was able to connect with a variety of people about future opportunities.
~ Translational Research Forum Participant
