Dagny Stuart
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Breast SPORE lands NCI renewal
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Breast Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded a third round of funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read MoreNov 7, 2013
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VICC debuts new Center for Cancer Targeted Therapies
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center leaders formally dedicated the space for the new Center for Cancer Targeted Therapies (CCTT), located in the Infusion Center on the second floor of The Vanderbilt Clinic, at a special ribbon-cutting held during last week’s fall meeting of the Cancer Center’s Board of Overseers. Read MoreOct 31, 2013
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New technique tracks breast cancer subtypes, treatment effectiveness
A group of Vanderbilt researchers has used laser technology and a custom-built multiphoton microscope to distinguish breast cancer subtypes and determine if specific therapies are working against the cancer cells in as little as two days. Read MoreOct 17, 2013
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Magnesium impacts vitamin D status
Magnesium and vitamin D appear to work together to reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer. Read MoreOct 14, 2013
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Concert highlights upcoming cancer survivorship celebration
There are nearly 13 million cancer survivors in the United States thanks to intensive cancer research, improved treatments and cancer support programs. In celebration of cancer survivors and those patients who have passed away from the disease, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, in partnership with Gilda’s Club Nashville, will host the 2013 Cancer Survivorship Celebration. Read MoreOct 10, 2013
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Sosman named one of ‘hottest’ researchers in U.S.
Jeffrey Sosman, M.D., professor of Medicine, Ingram Chair for Cancer Research and director of the Vanderbilt Melanoma Program, was named one of the Hottest Scientific Researchers of the last year by Thomas Reuters Science Watch. Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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Support group cares for cancer caregivers
Physical fatigue, anxiety and emotional distress are just some of the symptoms that caregivers may experience while undertaking the hard work of helping a friend or loved one cope with cancer. Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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Breast Center earns NAPBC accreditation
As part of a rigorous evaluation and quality compliance program from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the Vanderbilt Breast Center has been awarded a three-year full accreditation. Read MoreAug 29, 2013
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Komen grants bolster breast cancer research
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators are receiving $1 million in breast cancer research grant funds from Susan G. Komen, the largest nonprofit foundation supporting breast cancer research. Read MoreAug 15, 2013
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‘Undy’ event to raise colon cancer funds, awareness
Vanderbilt will add a new race event, the 2013 Nashville Undy 5000, to the list of affiliated events for the upcoming fall season. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Award bolsters study of bladder cancer chemo resistance
David DeGraff, Ph.D., has received the 2013 BCAN Young Investigator Award for Bladder Cancer Research. Read MoreJul 25, 2013
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Lovly lands Damon Runyon cancer research award
Christine Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, has received the 2013 Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award, which supports young physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research. Read MoreJul 11, 2013
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Correa honored by gastroenterological society
The American Gastroentero-logical Association (AGA) has honored Pelayo Correa, M.D., with its Distinguished Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual for contributions to research that have advanced the science and practice of gastroenterology. Read MoreJun 20, 2013
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Maury Regional, VICC to open Spring Hill facility
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have joined forces to open a new radiation oncology treatment center for cancer patients in Spring Hill, Tenn. Read MoreJun 20, 2013
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society honors Ohi’s research
Puck Ohi, Ph.D., assistant professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, has received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society SCHOLAR award for his research on the role of enzymes that affect cell division, which has implications for treating cancer and blood disorders like leukemia and lymphoma. Read MoreJun 6, 2013
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McBride’s fans band together to support cancer research efforts
On Tuesday, award-winning country music star Martina McBride and a group of her fans presented a check for $40,550 in support of cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Read MoreJun 6, 2013
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Study finds state-to-state variation in benign lung disease diagnosis
A study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators found that rates of benign lung disease diagnosis varied widely by state following surgery for lung cancer. Read MoreMay 30, 2013
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Berlin earns stomach cancer foundation award
Jordan Berlin, M.D., professor of Medicine and Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has received the Tree of Life award from Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF). Read MoreMay 30, 2013
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Defense Department grant spurs nerve regeneration research
Vanderbilt investigators led by Wesley Thayer, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, have been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Defense to develop a new surgical device that may help repair severed nerves. Read MoreMay 30, 2013
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VICC hosts cancer researchers during annual retreat
The role of inflammation in gastrointestinal cancer development was a prominent theme among guest speakers during the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center annual retreat held at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 23, 2013