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Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum

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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.

mentor notes

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!

Forum Highlights
Inspiring Keynote & Plenary Speakers

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD
Professor, Medicine
Director, Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center
University of Pennsylvania

Trainee Poster Session
Networking Opportunities
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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

Prior Forums
upcoming Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum events [ view all events ]
June 2, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1014
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
June 12, 2025 | 9:15 am (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste. 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Early career faculty
August 11, 2025 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 6 Floor boardroom
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
September 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm (Virtual) Panel
Edge Seminar
Newman Seminar
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
January 12, 2026 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Ms. Melissa Krasnove & Dr. Todd Edwards | 2525 West End, 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
Grants & Funding
Pre/Post Doc
Save the date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Testimonials
It was great to learn about the various research and approaches at Vanderbilt. It was really helpful to network and explore additional resources available.

~ Translational Research Forum Participant

I really enjoyed my time and was able to connect with a variety of people about future opportunities.

~ Translational Research Forum Participant

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

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