Reporter March 18 2016
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Readmission prediction face-off
Using patients’ health records to assess preparedness for hospital discharge is more effective at predicting readmission or death than commonly used questionnaires. Read MoreMar 23, 2016
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New treatment for Crohn’s disease
A new biological therapy, ustekinumab, improves markers of disease activity in patients with severe Crohn’s disease. Read MoreMar 22, 2016
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Putting schizophrenia to bed
A new compound developed at Vanderbilt treats multiple symptoms of schizophrenia in an animal model, without causing sedation. Read MoreMar 21, 2016
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ROCKs and cancer invasion
The rigidity of the microenvironment around cancer cells drives invasive behavior through distinct ROCK signaling pathways, which could guide the development of specific anti-invasive therapies. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Study suggests cancer’s ‘clock’ can be rewound
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have “turned back the clock” in a mouse model of metaplasia — precancerous stomach lesions — raising hopes that gastric cancer, a worldwide scourge that’s rising in the United States, can be prevented. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Life-changing impact of cornea transplantation celebrated
Since 1961, the Eye Bank Association of America has provided donors for more than 1.5 million corneal transplants nationwide. And for nearly 25 years, the group has celebrated corneal transplant recipients, promoted awareness of the need to donate and recognized donors and families during National Eye Donor Month in March. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Watkins, Neuzil named VUSM Distinguished Alumni
The late Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., and Kathleen Neuzil, M.D., MPH, have been named the 2016 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Research Staff Awards honor contributions to discovery
Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were honored last week for research excellence during the 12th annual Research Staff Awards luncheon at the University Club. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Study explores gene’s role in protecting HIV patients from TB
An international research team led by scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has identified a genetic variant that protects people with HIV from developing active tuberculosis. The variant is near the gene encoding the infection-fighting cytokine IL-12. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Study explores carb-loading’s effect on heart
Drinking a high carbohydrate shake can have an acute and detrimental effect on heart function, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) has found. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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T.J. Martell Foundation lauds Pietenpol’s research
Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Oncology and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), was honored with the Medical Research Advancement Award during the 8th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala held recently at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Multi-institution cancer symposium set for April 2
The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership will host the 15th Annual Cancer Retreat, Saturday, April 2, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The retreat will be held on the Meharry Medical College campus, Harold D. West Basic Sciences Building, Room M001. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Cunningham Award winner
Lisa Poole, a graduate student in the lab of David Cortez, Ph.D., received the 2016 Leon W. Cunningham Award for Excellence in Biochemistry last week during the Biochemistry Department’s annual retreat at the Student Life Center. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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One Million Strong event to raise awareness about colorectal cancer
Thousands of colorectal patients, families and supporters will gather in Nashville April 1 and 2 for the annual One Million Strong event to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. Read MoreMar 17, 2016
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Schools of Medicine, Nursing ranked among nation’s elite
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) have once again been named among the “Best Graduate Schools” in the country by U.S. News and World Report magazine. Read MoreMar 16, 2016
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FDA approves Vanderbilt-designed Indego exoskeleton for clinical and personal use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to market and sell the powered lower-limb exoskeleton created by a team of Vanderbilt engineers and commercialized by the Parker Hannifin Corporation for both clinical and personal use in the United States. Read MoreMar 10, 2016
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Practice safe Web browsing to avoid ransomware
One of the latest threats in the cyber world is the use of ransomware, a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. Vanderbilt IT shares the best ways to protect yourself by practicing safe Web browsing. Read MoreMar 10, 2016