Peg is involved with creating, editing, and implementing a wide array of communications, from the department’s online presence and recruitment materials to manuscripts, abstracts, and funding proposals. She also manages various projects for the chair and senior leadership, particularly in conjunction with faculty affairs and professional development, as well as providing administrative support to the Vanderbilt Biostatistics Data Coordinating Center, the department's BioVU team, and assorted initiatives.

BS, Computer Science, East Tennessee State University

BS, Information Technology Management, Lipscomb University

MS, Biostatistics, Middle Tennessee State University

PhD, Crop Science, Zhejiang University

PhD, Statistics, National Cheng Kung University

Pattie primarily assists faculty in preparing and assembling grant proposals/contracts in compliance with sponsor, VUMC, and federal guidelines. In addition, she interacts with other departments and agencies to facilitate the development, submission, and administration of grant proposals. As a certified research administrator (CRA), Pattie possesses a comprehensive knowledge of best practices in sponsored research administration. She also monitors terms and agreements of grant awards for compliance and is our department's primary contact for FDA and VA Interagency Personnel Agreements (IPAs) and VU Employee Service Agreements (ESAs).  

PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona

MS, Computer Science, George Washington University

MS, Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University

Nicole primarily assists faculty and staff with human resources–related tasks and position management, including facilitating recruitment and new hire onboarding processes. Her responsibilities include supporting the IT and Analytical Staff Promotions Committees and facilitating staff performance evaluations and promotion processes. She serves as the departmental contact for Kronos and MyWorkday, liaison to VUMC Human Resources, and Biostatistics admin for internships and postdoctoral fellowships.