NASHVILLE, Tenn. An article by Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI, "Precision Medicine for Everyone" was published in NEJM Catalyst on Feb. 12, 2018. In it, Dr. Wilkins discussed the need to create an environment where diverse patients are considered participants as partners.
Until that happens, she said, "the goals of individualized research, prevention and treatment will be unrealized."
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Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.