Harris Bland, MPH, MBA
Harris T. Bland (he/they) is a Sr. Project Manager in CPM. Harris spent 6 years in anatomic/clinical pathology before moving to Nashville in 2016. Harris began at Vanderbilt in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR), focused on pharmacogenomics (PREDICT) and eMERGE until moving to DBMI in 2018. Harris continues to manage the Vanderbilt site of eMERGE (VGER) and one of the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot grants, FOREST. Harris is one of the current co-chairs of the DBMI DEI Committee. Harris' scientific interests include EHR integration of genetic data and health equity.
Harris is also pursuing a PhD in Human Genetics, advised by Lea K Davis, PhD.
Research Information
My research focuses on improving sex-specific hormone levels to enhance overall health and mitigate risks associated with hormone therapy. This involves a detailed exploration of how precise adjustments in hormone levels can positively impact various health conditions. Additionally, I am dedicated to refining the use of sex and gender terms in research, advocating for their accurate specification as variables to ensure clarity and relevance in scientific studies.
Active Grants:
1. U01HG01181: Vanderbilt Genome Electronic Records Project (VGER)
2. U01CA232829: Family History and Cancer Risk Project (FOREST)
3. U01HG01181-04S1: VGER Administrative Supplement (Sex and Gender Minority-focused)
4. U01CA232829-1A1S1: FOREST Administrative Supplement (Sex and Gender Minority-focused)