Bill Snyder
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VU scientists report a way to calm the sepsis “storm”
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have found a way to calm the “genomic storm” that triggers the often-lethal consequences of sepsis. Read MoreJun 22, 2017
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VUMC team’s discovery could lead to new diabetes treatment
High circulating glucose, the hallmark of diabetes, is linked to the disease’s most serious complications including heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and amputation. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death and costs the nation an estimated $322 billion a year. Restoring the action of insulin has been the traditional… Read MoreJun 15, 2017
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Unal receives Orthopedic Research Society award
Mustafa Unal, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research fellow at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been selected by the Orthopedic Research Society to receive its 2017 Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award for work that potentially will improve the clinical assessment of bone strength and quality. Read MoreJun 15, 2017
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Chair of Medicine shares good news – and a story
Nancy J. Brown, M.D., chair and physician-in-chief of the Department of Medicine in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, shared a bumper crop of good news in her annual State of the Department address last week. Read MoreJun 15, 2017
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VUMC lands renewal of Clinical and Translational Science Award
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has competed successfully for a second renewal of its Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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Coffey lands major NCI award to support colorectal cancer research
Vanderbilt’s Robert Coffey Jr., M.D., has received an Outstanding Investigator Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) — more than $6.6 million over seven years — to support studies aimed at advancing the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), a leading cancer killer. Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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American Diabetes Association honors Granner’s achievements
Daryl Granner, M.D., professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, emeritus, at Vanderbilt, has been recognized for outstanding achievements in diabetes research and training by the American Diabetes Association. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Forum highlights innovative approaches to bolstering biomedical research
How can we — together — make research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) better and stronger? Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Preserving NIH’s Fogarty International Center crucial for global health efforts
This week Douglas Heimburger, M.D., M.S., professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt, joined a growing chorus calling for preservation of the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read MoreMay 26, 2017
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Study finds common brain scanning technique maps electrical activity as precisely as more invasive methods
A commonly used brain scanning technique can map electrical activity under the skull as precisely as more invasive methods that rely on probes or electrodes, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) reported this month. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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Glowing receptors help find and track cancerous growth
Under the microscope, they sparkle like emeralds, these molecules that may hold a key to understanding — and stopping — cancerous growth. Read MoreMay 18, 2017
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Biomedical Sciences graduates driven by pursuit of discovery
When Allison Norlander was visiting biomedical science graduate programs in 2011, she nearly crossed Vanderbilt off her list before she even visited. After six interview trips, she was worn out. Read MoreMay 18, 2017
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Blood type link to cancer survival
Blood type A was associated with longer ovarian cancer survival in a recent Vanderbilt-led study. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Richmond to speak at national VA research conference on cancer immunotherapy
Vanderbilt University cancer researcher Ann Richmond, Ph.D., 2016 recipient of one of the highest honors for scientific achievement bestowed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will be a keynote speaker during a national VA research conference next week at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Scientists create unique disease ‘catalog’ linked to immune system gene variations
A study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has generated the first comprehensive catalog of diseases in a single population associated with variations in HLA genes that regulate the body's immune system. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Faculty meeting highlights VUMC’s achievements, goals
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is known for world-renowned research, national leadership in training health care professionals and for the most cutting-edge medical care for complex conditions. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Awards honor contributions, skills of VUMC research staff
Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were honored last week for research excellence during the 13th annual Research Staff Awards luncheon at the University Club. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Study seeks to reverse precancerous stomach lesions
Vanderbilt University Medical Center cancer researcher James Goldenring, M.D., Ph.D., has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the DeGregorio Family Foundation in Pleasantville, New York, to begin clinical trials of a potential approach for reversing precancerous stomach lesions. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Science of Violence and Compassion subject of panel discussion
“The Science of Violence and Compassion” is the subject of a panel discussion that will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Adventure Science Center. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Hudson to receive Protein Society’s Brändén Award
Vanderbilt University biochemist Billy Hudson, Ph.D., has been awarded the 2017 Carl Brändén Award by The Protein Society for exceptional contributions to science, education and service. Read MoreApr 27, 2017