Reporter July 12 2013
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Probing roles of a cell death protein
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered new roles for a protein involved in cell death processes that are activated to prevent tumor-causing DNA mutations. Read MoreJul 17, 2013
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Defining patient retention
Vanderbilt researchers propose guidelines for defining patient retention in clinical studies – an important parameter that affects study conclusions and program evaluations. Read MoreJul 15, 2013
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Methods for imaging myelin loss
Certain MRI metrics can be used to assess myelin loss in multiple sclerosis, which is important for planning and monitoring therapy. Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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New office integrates VUSM continuing education efforts
As the nation seeks to more fully integrate quality improvement with all aspects of health care delivery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) is restructuring its Continuing Medical Education (CME) office to achieve similar goals. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Brown to lead new Interventional Oncology division
Daniel Brown, M.D., has been named chief of Interventional Oncology, a new division within the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Bennett to lead Maternal Fetal Medicine
Kelly Bennett, M.D., associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Fetal Center, has been named director of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Schorn named to key post at VUSN
Mavis Schorn, Ph.D., CNM, has been named senior associate dean for Academics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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New service helps patients keep glucose levels on track
Following her successful heart valve surgery at Vanderbilt, Gwendolyn English and her family faced a long journey home to Florida. Her family was concerned about the trip, because English has diabetes and her blood sugar levels had been fluctuating erratically. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Lovly lands Damon Runyon cancer research award
Christine Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, has received the 2013 Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award, which supports young physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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New tool helps research publications stay NIH-compliant
The National Institutes of Health requires scientists to provide public access to any peer-reviewed publications resulting from NIH-supported research through PubMed, the National Library of Medicine’s premier search system. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Pinson lands alumni award from OHSU
C. Wright Pinson, MBA, M.D., deputy vice chancellor for Health Affairs, CEO of the Vanderbilt Health System and senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs, was recently recognized as the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Department of Surgery Alumnus of the Year. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Project seeks to create ‘bioartificial’ kidney
Nephrologist William Fissell IV, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, is intent on creating and mass-producing an implantable bioartificial kidney that can transform quality of life and prospects for survival for people with chronic kidney disease who would otherwise be forced onto dialysis. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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VU family shows CPR street smarts
Mark Schoenfield, Ph.D., chair of Vanderbilt’s Department of English, and his family were a little behind schedule a few weeks ago as they prepared to drive from their home in Hillsboro Village to the airport. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Infant vaccine for pneumonia helps protect elderly
Children who receive a vaccine to prevent blood and ear infections may be reducing the spread of pneumonia to the rest of the population, especially their grandparents and other older adults. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Program sets gold standard for Guest Services
When Guest Services employees asked about changing their uniforms, it developed into more than a simple adjustment in material or color. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Model for MADD mitochondrial disease
A zebrafish model of a severe mitochondrial disease will be useful for developing new therapeutic approaches. Read MoreJul 11, 2013