MVA researchers review recent mini-grant

MVA researchers review recent mini-grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Researchers for the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance met Wednesday, Sept. 30, at a Partnership Grant follow-up meeting to discuss plans for the future and lessons learned in the process of obtaining the $2,500 mini-grant.

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Dr. Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MCSI, and MVA Director of Planning and Community Engagement Elisa Friedman, MS met with Julie Hamilton of Julie’s Village and Melanie Lutenbacher to review how the grant will lead to additional mutually beneficial work and, as it develops, improve health. 

 

About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and the communities they serve.

 

About Julie's Village

Julie's Village helps moms-to-be to develop customized breastfeeding pathways and helps national corporations with breastfeeding policies and training.