Friday, June 05, 2009

Balser Era begins at VUMC

Having this week begun his stint as Vanderbilt University Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., began rearranging senior staff. Predecessor Dr. Harry Jacobson, of course, has retired and is taking up new duties. VUMC Reporter writer Bill Synder's story today notes Balser's changes:
"Gordon Bernard, M.D., was named associate vice chancellor for Research, overseeing clinical research, and senior associate dean for Clinical Sciences in the School of Medicine.
"John Manning, Ph.D., M.B.A., was appointed associate vice chancellor for Health Affairs, chief administrative officer for Vanderbilt Medical Center, and senior associate dean for Operations and Administration.
"C. Wright Pinson, M.D., M.B.A., is the new deputy vice chancellor for Health Affairs, CEO of the Hospitals and Clinics, and senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs.
"Susan Wente, Ph.D., was named associate vice chancellor for Research, overseeing the basic sciences, and senior associate dean for Biomedical Sciences..."

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