Dr. Latanya Hammonds-Odie, professor of biology, was named a . As a director for the ASCB's Faculty Research Education Development program, she helps underrepresented postdoctoral scientists and faculty at minority-serving institutions by pairing them with more experienced scientists for mentorship on grant applications.
Hammonds-Odie also received a Service Award from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences' 鈥,鈥 an event that recognized Black scholarship, leadership, mentorship, service and allyship.