Health And Medicine
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Rising Tide–Impact of Climate Change on Human Health’ Dec. 20
How does climate change affect human health? How are animals and ecosystems similarly influenced, and how are these impacts interconnected? Join Charles Sanders, associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry, as he delves into these questions and more during the next Lab-to-Table Conversation from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Read MoreDec 9, 2022
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Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders debuts
The academy, a joint effort of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and VUMC, is a new leadership development program for nurses new to health care leadership and academic positions who are from groups historically underrepresented in nursing and/or those who support them. Read MoreDec 8, 2022
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Two Vanderbilt faculty win ‘TIME’ Best Inventions of 2022
Two Vanderbilt University faculty who conducted translational research have received the distinction of Best Invention of 2022 from TIME magazine. Read MoreDec 5, 2022
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Study links excess oxygen during anesthesia to risk of organ injury
A Vanderbilt study found that higher levels of excess oxygen given to patients under general anesthesia add risk of injury to the kidneys, lungs and heart. Read MoreNov 30, 2022
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VUSN wins Best Schools for Men in Nursing award
For the fifth year in a row, the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been named one of American Association for Men in Nursing’s Best Schools for Men in Nursing. Read MoreNov 30, 2022
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Lindsley named 2022 fellow of American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Craig W. Lindsley, University Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Chemistry, who holds the William K. Warren, Jr. Chair in Medicine, was recently announced as a 2022 fellow of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics for his demonstrated excellence and contributions to pharmacology and to the ASPET organization. Read MoreNov 29, 2022
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Compassionate care drives alumna Anana Upton to pursue pediatric nursing career
Growing up, Anana Upton, BS’21, spent endless hours in hospitals as her younger brother underwent care. That experience spurred a passionate drive in her to elevate the quality of health care available to underserved communities while also educating them about their medical choices and affording them the dignity they deserve. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Spraggins, Caprioli win $13.6M from NIH to create “atlases” of the brain, kidney and eye
Researchers in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine have received three grants totaling $13.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop molecular “atlases” of the brain, kidney, eye and other tissues. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Study supports removing race from estimate of kidney function
An in-depth analysis by Vanderbilt investigators of published research studies supports removing race from the calculation of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) — an assessment of kidney function. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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Vanderbilt’s Monteggia and Kavalali are awarded the Anna-Monika Prize
Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and professor of pharmacology, and Ege Kavalali, chair of the Department of Pharmacology and William Stokes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics, have been awarded the first prize by the Anna-Monika Foundation. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘The Impact of Obesity on Health’
What are the scientific mechanisms by which obesity impacts the body? What are the genetic components of why some individuals struggle more with weight gain and loss? Join Professor Alyssa Hasty and panel as they explore these topics in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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Cardiac antigen identified as mechanism for heart complication with immunotherapy-related myocarditis
Researchers from from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have identified the mechanism for the deadly heart inflammation myocarditis. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Vanderbilt, international collaborators discover treatment to slow neurodegenerative diseases
Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery lead researchers discover a therapy that may treat memory loss and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Read MoreNov 15, 2022
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Basic Sciences celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences hosted the inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Conference and Workshop, “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx scientists. Read MoreNov 10, 2022
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Hawiger still blazing a trail in inflammation research
Vanderbilt research describes a new investigational peptide drug that can penetrate immune and nonimmune cells, and block inflammatory signaling in a preclinical model of atopic dermatitis — eczema. Read MoreNov 10, 2022
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AstraZeneca lead scientist visits to discuss Vanderbilt collaboration in COVID antibody Evusheld development
The Vanderbilt Vaccine Center will host a campus-wide presentation by Mark Esser, AstraZeneca vice president and head of microbial sciences, about Evusheld, an antibody combination that combats SARS-CoV-2 developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The talk will be on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. in Light Hall, Room 202. Read MoreNov 10, 2022
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Basic Sciences Dean’s Lecture presented by renowned virologist
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean’s Lecture featured renowned immunologist, virologist, and alumnus Dr. Barney S. Graham. In his talk, “Reflections on Pandemics and the Future of Medicine,” Graham discussed his early research experiences leading up to his seminal work on the first experimental COVID-19 vaccines, along with his observations on the pandemic and hopes for the future of medicine. Read MoreNov 9, 2022
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Study finds Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective for young children
A Vanderbilt study finds that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children 6 months to 5 years of age. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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Study explores possible drug target for neurological problems
A team at Case Western Reserve University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has determined with atomic-level precision how two established drugs bind to and alter the conformation of a cell membrane transporter protein called NKCC1, shutting down its activity. Read MoreNov 3, 2022
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Health equity focus of Nov. 15 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Vanderbilt alumna G. Rumay Alexander will present the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Alexander will discuss providing health equity despite inequitable structures and systems. Read MoreNov 1, 2022