Reporter June 6 2014
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VU investigators confirm bromine’s critical role in tissue development
Twenty-seven chemical elements are considered to be essential for human life. Now there is a 28th — bromine. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center debut new Cool Springs Walk-In Clinic
Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center opened a new Walk-In Clinic in Cool Springs on Wednesday, June 4. The new clinic joins two other Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics already open in Franklin and Spring Hill. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Shaw named head of Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Andrew Shaw, M.B. B.S., has been named chief of Vanderbilt’s Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Hamm to deliver Discovery Lecture June 12
Heidi Hamm, Ph.D., the Aileen M. Lange and Annie Mary Lyle Professor of Cardiovascular Research and an internationally known expert on G protein-mediated signaling, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, June 12. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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VUMC’s Perri honored by American Liver Foundation
Roman Perri, M.D., medical director of the Liver Transplant program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named the Tennessee Hepatologist of the Year by the American Liver Foundation (ALF). Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Human Relations Award recognizes Boehm’s advocacy efforts
Frank Boehm, M.D., professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was honored with a 2014 Human Relations Award during the recent 43rd Annual Human Relations Award Dinner held at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Love inducted as fellow in the National Academies of Practice
Rene Love, DNP, director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Family) Program, was recently inducted as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow in the Nursing Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Read MoreJun 5, 2014
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Updates to Medical Center flexPTO program announced
As recently announced, in July 2014, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will make two adjustments to its flexPTO program. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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Nursing student to appear on “Jeopardy” this week
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing student Molly Anne Lalonde will be a contestant on “Jeopardy” starting June 5. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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Vanderbilt study supports notion ‘You are what you eat’
An international research group led by Vanderbilt University scientists has shown for the first time that a lipid, or fat molecule, can regulate “psychostimulant” behaviors by interacting with a brain protein. Read MoreJun 2, 2014