Kimryn Rathmell

NCI Director Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell

Kimryn Rathmell is an American physician-scientist and nephrologist known for her research in the field of kidney cancer. She is currently the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Early Life and Education

Kimryn Rathmell was born in United States. She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. She then pursued her medical degree (MD) and a PhD in Biophysics at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Career

After completing her medical and doctoral training, Rathmell undertook a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago. She then completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Rathmell joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she has held various positions, including Director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology. In 2020, she was appointed Chair of the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt.

Research

Rathmell's research focuses on the molecular biology of renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. Her work has contributed to understanding the genetic and metabolic pathways involved in the development and progression of this disease. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of oncology.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Rathmell has received several awards and honors, including:

• The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator Award
• The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Team Science Award
• Election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)

Personal Life

Kimryn Rathmell is married and has children. She is an advocate for work-life balance and mentorship in academic medicine.

Related Pages

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Oncology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Association for Cancer Research

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