Biomarker
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Analysis reveals macrophages associated with kidney cancer recurrence
A white blood cell, the TREM2/APOE/C1Q-positive macrophage, has been identified as a potential biomarker to predict recurrence of the most common type of kidney cancer and as a possible target for drug development. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Imaging “biomarker” for Alzheimer’s disease progression
Changes in connectivity in the brain’s white matter may be a novel neuroimaging biomarker for assessing Alzheimer’s disease progression. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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New predictors of prostate cancer risk
An international group of researchers including Vanderbilt epidemiologists has identified new DNA methylation biomarkers associated with prostate cancer risk. Read MoreSep 17, 2020
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Potential prostate cancer biomarkers
An analysis of more than 140,000 people of European ancestry has identified blood protein biomarkers associated with prostate cancer risk. Read MoreSep 19, 2019
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Pregnancy-related heart disorder clues
Vanderbilt researchers have identified biomarkers that could be useful for evaluating and treating pregnancy-related heart failure. Read MoreJun 3, 2016
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IOM study calls for better evidence for biomarker tests
Biomarker tests that help determine which patients may benefit from molecularly targeted therapies need better evidence and oversight to improve their effectiveness and availability, according to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Read MoreMar 10, 2016
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Platelet protein modification
Vanderbilt investigators have identified a new biomarker to assess platelet function. Read MoreJan 13, 2016
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Biomarker for intestinal tumors
A new marker could be useful for diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the small intestines. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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Skin biopsy to diagnose depression?
It may be possible to use skin cells as biomarkers to diagnose and manage depression. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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Nobel laureate stresses need to develop biomarkers
After 40 years in basic science working with yeast cells, Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., has turned his attention in a new direction. Read MoreApr 18, 2013
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Brain tumor TIP reveals new target
The protein TIP-1 appears to be a novel prognostic marker for glioblastoma and may be a good therapeutic target for disrupting tumor-driven blood vessel development. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Cancer markers from archived tissue
Archived tissue samples are yielding new disease biomarkers. Read MoreDec 20, 2012
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Biomarkers may offer autism clues
A combination of biomarkers may reveal new clues about causes of and potential interventions for autism. Read MoreJul 31, 2012
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Vanderbilt identifies genes linked to breast cancer chemo resistance
A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators has identified a gene expression pattern that may explain why chemotherapy prior to surgery isn’t effective against some tumors and suggests new therapy options for patients with specific subtypes of breast cancer. Read MoreJun 11, 2012