Reporter Nov 16 2012
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Carcinogenic chemicals cramp DNA
Researchers have determined how a DNA lesion caused by exposure to chemicals may spark cancer formation. Read MoreNov 21, 2012
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Bird’s eye view of gut development
A new map of the developing gut of quail offers valuable tool for studying intestinal diseases. Read MoreNov 19, 2012
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Green tea for failing hearts?
The main antioxidant compound in green tea increases contractile force in isolated heart cells, suggesting it may be useful in heart failure. Read MoreNov 16, 2012
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Lorenzi lands biomedical informatics excellence award
Nancy Lorenzi, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for Health Affairs and professor of Biomedical Informatics, has received the Morris F. Collen Award of Excellence, internationally recognized as the capstone award in biomedical informatics. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Heart Association honors Roden’s research efforts
Dan Roden, M.D., assistant vice chancellor for Personalized Medicine and William Stokes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics, received a 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award at the annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) last week in Los Angeles. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Noted neuroscientist Sur set to deliver Discovery Lecture
Mriganka Sur, Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 29. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Advanced heart failure care now offered in Columbia
Under the direction of cardiologist Rebecca Hung, M.D., Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is offering advanced heart failure services at its Columbia, Tenn., office. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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American Board of Thoracic Surgery honors two from VU
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery has elected two Vanderbilt surgeons to its 17-member board of directors. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Weinger elected fellow of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Matthew Weinger, M.D., professor of Anesthesiology, Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, has been elected a fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the society. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Photo: Conte Center Symposium
(photo by Anne Rayner) Randy Blakely, Ph.D., left, shares a laugh with Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, M.D., and Elisabeth Dykens, Ph.D., at the fifth annual Conte Center Symposium, held recently in the Vanderbilt Law School’s Flynn Auditorium. Entitled “The Younger Games: Serotonin Science Comes of Age,” the symposium featured presentations by… Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Nursing School keeps military ties strong
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing honored students, faculty and staff during a special Veterans Day celebration this week. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Cardiology conference set for Jamaica
The International Cardiovascular Scholars Exchange program, sponsored by Vanderbilt’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is co-hosting the inaugural Advances in Cardiovascular Care Conference, which has adopted the theme “Hearts of Legends: Extending the Heart Beat of Jamaica.” Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Grant to bolster care of ventilated ICU patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have received a $2.8 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to continue studying ways to improve sedation management for intensive care unit patients who are on mechanical ventilators. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Study tracks antioxidants’ role in prostate tumor growth
Antioxidants promote cell growth in a mouse model of prostate cancer, Vanderbilt researchers report in the journal PLoS ONE. The findings provide insight into the recent controversy regarding antioxidants and prostate cancer prevention. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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VUMC nurses debut new set of bylaws
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nursing conducted its 2012 Bylaws Convention earlier this week. The Nursing Bylaws are reviewed and amended every two years to ensure they are an up-to-date governing guide for VUMC’s nearly 6,000-member nursing workforce. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring
An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Conway-Welch to step down as School of Nursing dean
After serving more than 28 years as dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), and as the second longest sitting dean of any U.S. nursing school, Colleen Conway-Welch, Ph.D., CNM, the Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor of Nursing and a national leader in nursing education, will… Read MoreNov 12, 2012
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UNC, Vanderbilt discover a new live vaccine approach for SARS and novel coronaviruses
Collaborating researchers at the University of North Carolina and Vanderbilt University have found that accelerating the rate of mutations in the coronavirus responsible for deadly severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) cripples the virus’s ability to cause disease in animals. Read MoreNov 12, 2012