Mason ’20 publishes article on cancer research
The senior has been working in the lab of pathologist and USN parent Vivian Weiss and is the lead author of the research article.
By Vivian Weiss, USN parent
Mason Lee ’20 is the first author on a scientific paper recently accepted for publication in Endocrine-Related Cancer, the flagship journal of the Society for Endocrinology. The title of the manuscript is “Novel three dimensional cultures provide insights into thyroid cancer behavior.”
Lee began his research project in the lab of his research mentor, USN parent Vivian Weiss (Maggie ’28 and Peter ’30), in summer 2018. Weiss is a Vanderbilt University Medical Center Pathologist and Assistant Professor whose work focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms in thyroid cancer. Click here to read the article abstract.
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Senior named UVA Jefferson Scholar
University of Virginia selected Margot Ross '24 to be a Jefferson Scholar. The highly selective scholarship includes the full cost of attending UVA for four years of study as well as numerous enrichment opportunities. It has been 16 years since a University School of Nashville senior last became a Jefferson Scholar.Read More -
UNISON Dance, USN Choir spring concert April 25
Dance and choral students will come together for their spring semester performances at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in Durnan Auditorium.Read More -
New softball facilities open at River Campus
The softball team opened the season with a new dugout, new equipment, and a renewed sense of school spirit.Read More
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