Vanderbilt researchers search for pneumonia causes

The study is funded by the CDC and will enroll 6,400 patients nationwide, 2,600 at Vanderbilt, making it the largest community-acquired pneumonia study in more than a decade. Kathryn Edwards, M.D., director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program (VVRP), is principal investigator for Vanderbilt and its participating neighboring hospitals.

Rebecca Swan, M.D.

As director of the Pediatric Residency Program, Rebecca Swan, M.D., brings remarkable experience and enthusiasm to physician training. She plays a critical role in supporting our goal of providing an environment where residents can learn, grow and develop as a physician, a pediatrician, and as a person. She is active in efforts to promote literacy and also serves on the International Leadership Committee at Vanderbilt, reflecting her significant interest in international medicine.