Month: April 2011
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Four new Alzheimer’s genes uncovered
Jonathan Haines, director, Vanderbilt Center for Human Genetics Research (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt researchers, who helped organize a consortium including the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the Boston University School of Medicine, have identified four new genes linked to… Read MoreApr 4, 2011
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From renal nurse to renal patient
For 10 years Janice Dalton worked as a renal transplant/dialysis nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In 2003, at the age of 54, she was diagnosed with renal failure, placed on dialysis and told she would need a kidney transplant. The tables had turned. Despite years taking care of patients,… Read MoreApr 3, 2011
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Memorial Magic during March Madness
Remembering Memorial Magic during March Madness through the eyes of some of the Commodore basketball team’s biggest fans. Read MoreApr 2, 2011
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Gene ups risk for needing pacemaker
Researchers have identified a gene that increases the risk for developing sick sinus syndrome – the most common cause for implanting a cardiac pacemaker. Read MoreApr 1, 2011
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VUCast: Match Day: Grey’s Anatomy Style…
In this week’s VUCast: Will 11 couples be torn apart? Who’s number one? And, remembering the families in Japan. [vucastblurb] … Read MoreApr 1, 2011
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Grant bolsters molecular imaging resource
Vanderbilt has received a $10.3 million federal grant to establish a national research resource for mass spectometry. Read MoreApr 1, 2011
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Kevin Putney memorial service is 3 p.m. April 1
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a memorial service for sophomore Kevin Putney 3 p.m. Friday, April 1, in Benton Chapel. Read MoreApr 1, 2011