The Problem with Genomics Research Today and How Meharry's Vence Bonham Is Fixing It

The Powerful Connection between Faith and Medicine with Rev. Robert Hall

Reverend Robert Hall, chaplain at Meharry Medical College and special advisor to the president joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to discuss how faith interweaves with medicine, how spiritual care shapes compassionate healthcare providers, and why trust between communities and healthcare systems often begins in places of worship. He also shares lessons from Meharry's 150-year legacy and how students can align their career with a deeper calling to serve.

The Problem with Genomics Research Today and How Meharry's Vence Bonham Is Fixing It

With more than 30 years of experience in health disparities research, Mr. Vence Bonham, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College's Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI), joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explain how genomics is shaping the future of personalized medicine, and why the lack of diversity in genetic data creates major gaps in care. Through initiatives like Together for Change, Meharry is working to build one of the largest genomics databases of individuals of African ancestry, reshaping and improving treatment, screening and health outcomes for generations to come.

Advancing Meharry's Legacy Through Philanthropy and Purpose with Dr. Juan McGruder

Dr. Juan McGruder, senior vice president of institutional advancement at Meharry Medical College joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explain how fundraising, partnerships and alumni engagement fuel Meharry's mission and student success. He also discusses the unique challenges facing historically Black medical schools, the importance of storytelling and endowment and how Meharry's 150th anniversary is helping strengthen relationships and expand impact.

Globetrotting: From Harlem into Health Care

What does it take to pivot from professional athletics to a career in health care? Dr. James E.K. Hildreth explores that path with Donovan Gilmore, a Harlem Globetrotter and current Meharry School of Dentistry student (Class of 2027). Gilmore shares how mentorship and a pivotal conversation inspired him to pursue dentistry after a career in athletics and entertainment. He reflects on the challenges of returning to school as a nontraditional student, the lessons sports taught him about perseverance and teamwork and his mission to expand access to dental care in underserved communities.

Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and AI to Transform Patient Care

Dr. Andrew Marshall, a 2015 Meharry alumnus, joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to discuss his journey from emergency medicine to a clinical specialist role at Google. With advanced training in bioinformatics from Harvard, he now leverages artificial intelligence and digital health innovation to improve health literacy, expand equitable access to care, and enhance online health information. In the conversation, they explore algorithmic equity, AI's role in underserved communities, and why future healthcare professionals must "get familiar with AI" to lead in the next era of medicine.