Dr. Katherine Hartmann named first Vice President for Research Integration

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Scientist Development, has been named Vice President for Research Integration for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

The new position in research leadership was established to enhance synergy across the Medical Center.

“Dr. Hartmann is extremely dedicated to the scientific community and has a proven ability to develop and lead programs that amplify the success of our investigators and institutional research strategy,” said Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, Executive Vice President for Research at VUMC and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

As Vice President for Research Integration, Hartmann will connect existing areas of excellence and create new opportunities in the research enterprise.