Cancer Research
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Discovery aids search for cancer biomarkers
A report by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has shattered conventional wisdom about how cells, including cancer cells, shed DNA into the bloodstream. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Study shows magnesium optimizes vitamin D status
A randomized trial by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers indicates that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people with high levels. Read MoreDec 19, 2018
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Limited submission opportunity: V Foundation 2018 Translational Research Awards
Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) anticipates the opportunity to choose one nominee for the V Foundation 2018 Translational Research Award. Read MoreMar 2, 2018
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Pancreatic cancer development
Elevated levels of the factor G-CSF appear to promote the development of aggressive pancreatic cancer, suggesting a new therapeutic approach for this devastating disease. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Alex’s Lemonade grant allows new engineering grad student to join neuroblastoma fight
Graduate student Kyle Garland is diving into his studies with eight weeks of intense immunology research. Read MoreJul 5, 2017
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Study examines new breast cancer drug combination
A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators suggests a drug combination which includes a PDK1 protein blocker may be more effective for breast cancer that has become resistant to cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK4/6) targeted therapy. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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V Foundation grants bolster cancer initiatives
Two Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators have earned grant awards from The V Foundation for Cancer Research, continuing the foundation’s support for innovative cancer research initiatives at VICC. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt scientists to lead chronic disease research initiative in Vietnam
Scientists in the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center (VEC) and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a grant to plan and develop a Regional Center of Research Excellence in non-communicable diseases in Vietnam. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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In search of new cancer targets
Vanderbilt researchers developed a new algorithm to find clinically targetable gene rearrangements in cancers. Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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New breast cancer driver
Vanderbilt investigators have demonstrated that a certain protein complex drives tumor progression in aggressive breast cancers. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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Switching breast cancer off
Signaling by a receptor that is overexpressed in aggressive forms of breast cancer has been linked to glutamine metabolism, suggesting new anti-cancer therapeutic targets. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Overcoming lung cancer drug resistance
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a way to overcome the resistance of some lung cancers to certain targeted therapies, which could lead to more effective treatments for lung cancer patients. Read MoreFeb 10, 2016
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Nominations sought for 2016 Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Grant
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Mary Kay Foundation Translational Cancer Research Grant program for 2016. Read MoreNov 13, 2015
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3-D Culturing Predicts Cancer Drug Efficacy
New “tumor in a dish” technology is poised to assess rapidly how effective specific anticancer cocktails will be on an individual’s cancer before chemotherapy begins. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Gene mutations may predict melanoma response to immunotherapies
Melanoma patients whose tumors test positive for mutations in the NRAS gene were more likely to benefit from new immunotherapy drugs, according to a new study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators. Read MoreMar 12, 2015
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VUMC submission opportunity: 2015 V Scholar Grant for Cancer Research (revised)
The V Scholar Award supports young tenure-track faculty to begin their cancer research career. Read MoreFeb 12, 2015
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VUMC submission opportunity: 2015 Translational Grant/V Foundation (revised)
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate for the V Foundation 2015 Translational Grant. Read MoreFeb 12, 2015
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Gene profile predicts metastasis
A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found. Read MoreFeb 9, 2015
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Study tracks combination therapy to treat melanoma
Melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer, with high mortality rates. While new drugs have been approved to treat the disease, patients nearly always develop resistance to the therapies and the cancer advances. Read MoreJan 8, 2015
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Immune cell activity and melanoma
The activity of a certain factor in immune cells is essential for an anti-tumor response, emphasizing the need to consider the effects of anti-cancer therapies on immune cells. Read MoreNov 6, 2014