Nine faculty honored at endowed chair celebration
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements Dec. 12 during a celebration at the Student Life Center. Read More
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Renewal House helps addicted mothers defeat their demons
Renewal House provides hope for moms struggling with addiction. Read More
Study finds obesity increases time in OR for lung surgery
A new study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators found that obese patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer spent more time in the operating room, adding to the nation’s health care bill. Read More
Greene to retire after 35 years of service
Greene examines a student patient, Ashley Huff, in the Student Health Clinic. She has been a patient of his for the past three years. Read More
Novel gene linked to familial atrial fibrillation
A rare genetic variant that occurs more commonly in families of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may be a key to better understanding this common and potentially life threatening condition, Vanderbilt University researchers reported this week. Read More
Hood takes role as associate chief medical officer for VMG
Cardiologist Rob Hood, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine and assistant chief medical officer for the clinics at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, has been named associate chief medical officer for Vanderbilt Medical Group. Read More
Flu shot key to keeping yourself, your family, your patients safe
As the number of influenza cases increases throughout Middle Tennessee, the Department of Infection Control and Prevention and the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) are urging all faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination. Read More
Photo: VUSN Pinning Ceremony
The School of Nursing held its December Pinning Ceremony last week at Benton Chapel to celebrate the completion of specialty coursework for more than 20 students. Read More
International meet focuses on latest concussion research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center was well represented in Zurich, Switzerland, at the fourth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, which assembled the world’s leading concussion medical experts and athletic governing bodies to discuss concussion care and policy. Read More
Reimschisel to lead Vanderbilt LEND Training Program
Tyler Reimschisel, M.D., has been named director of the Vanderbilt LEND Training Program, effective Jan. 1, 2013. He is succeeding current LEND director Terri Urbano, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., professor of Clinical Pediatrics, who is retiring. Read More
Photo: Flexner Discovery Lecture
Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester, spoke about mRNA decay and disease during her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture. Read More
Photo: In good hands
The Allstate Foundation presented a check for $72,400 to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Tuesday to support “Be in the Zone,” the hospital’s teen motor vehicle safety program. Read More
Nominations sought for 2013 faculty teaching, research awards
Nominations are being sought for the 2013 VUMC Academic Enterprise Faculty Awards in Teaching (School of Medicine) and Research (School of Medicine and School of Nursing). Read More
Photo: Discussing Parkinson’s research
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., left, discusses Vanderbilt’s drug discovery program during a congressional briefing Nov. 29 in Washington, D.C. Read More
Patients, families at heart of new ‘Promise’ campaign
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is taking its commitment to a patient-centered experience to a new level through the Vanderbilt Patient and Family Promise, a six-point commitment statement being rolled out publicly in February. Read More
Quality, innovation key to VUMC’s fiscal health: Balser
As medical centers across the country respond to declining revenue streams and a federal budget crisis, focusing on the quality of the patient experience becomes ever more important. Read More
CDC selects VU to lead national adverse vaccine event reviews
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to lead a consortium of top national experts in vaccine safety in performing timely reviews of adverse vaccine events. Read More
New Neurology residency program director brings global perspective
After a decade of growth in the Department of Neurology’s residency program, Heather Koons, M.D., is stepping into the role of program director and brings a uniquely international perspective. Read More
Vanderbilt Poll: Voters prefer state run health care exchange
Tennessee voters prefer the state run the online Health Care Exchange required by the Affordable Health Care Act, according to a new poll from Vanderbilt University. More than 45 questions were asked of voters on a variety of subjects. Read More
Celebrate life of Don Hall Jan. 19
Don Hall (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Colleagues, students and friends are invited to join the family of the late Donald J. Hall, professor of law, emeritus,… Read More
