
About Us:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a comprehensive health care facility dedicated to patient care, research, and biomedical education. Our reputation for excellence in these areas has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.![]() |
Research Scientist:
Contact: Patricia Commiskey, DrPH, MA
Dr. Patricia Commiskey has a background in public health, with over 20 years experience in disease prevention and management research, including education, engagement, and behavior change strategies, particularly for stroke. She served as the Clinical Research Scientist and a Co-Investigator for Dr. Gaines' three-year CMS Health Care Innovation Award (#1C1CMS331043; PI: KGaines) and is currently focused on both integrated care system redesign and the impact of innovative, long-term care strategies on patients and caregivers from acute onset to one-year post-stroke.