Dai Chung
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Nine new endowed chair recipients honored
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored during a celebration at the Student Life Center Feb. 28. Read MoreMar 5, 2018
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A new target for neuroblastoma
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered that a sirtuin protein has oncogenic properties in neuroblastoma cells — and that blocking it reduces their growth and tumor-like characteristics. Read MoreFeb 14, 2018
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Boosting sarcoma cell death
A compound identified at Vanderbilt represents a new lead for treating rare, aggressive childhood cancers called Ewing sarcomas. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Patient’s freak pancreas injury spurs rapid response
Macie Glover sprinted across the gym floor at school earlier this year, tripped and crashed into a wall. In a bizzare sequence of events, she hit her head and arm and scraped her knees as the force of the crash propelled her whole body arching backward into a crescent shape. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Blocking neuroblastoma cell growth
An inhibitor of cell metabolism may be a good therapeutic target for neuroblastoma, which accounts for about 15 percent of pediatric cancer-related deaths. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt receives American College of Surgeons Level I trauma verification
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma has verified Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as a Level I pediatric trauma center, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to provide the highest level of care for injured pediatric patients. Read MoreJan 24, 2017
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Proliferative capacity of neuroblastoma
The sphere-forming frequency of neuroblastoma cells is a measure of their proliferative capacity and could help guide treatment strategies for neuroblastoma. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Young girl’s road to recovery paved at Children’s Hospital
When Kendra Kaufman walked into to a recent follow-up appointment with surgeon Dai Chung, M.D., the only help she needed to steady her steps came from ankle-foot-orthotics. Read MoreNov 20, 2014
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New technique eases gallbladder surgery for children
Golf ball-sized gallstones camped out in Joseph Gray’s gallbladder had been causing him stomach discomfort for months. Read MoreNov 6, 2014
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Yaqiong Xu receives NSF career development award
Electrical engineer and physicist Yaqiong Xu has received a prestigious career development award to study a new class of molecules called nanobiohybrids. Read MoreOct 25, 2011
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Grant to support neuroblastoma research
The Rally Foundation awarded an $80,000 grant to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to fund a research study on the treatment of neuroblastoma. Read MoreJun 24, 2011
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New faculty endowed chairs celebrated
Ten Vanderbilt University faculty members who have been named to new endowed chairs were recognized for their remarkable achievements and contributions on Feb. 28. Read MoreMar 3, 2011