Kasey Vickers
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Research team awarded $9 million to study extracellular RNA in colorectal cancer
A multidisciplinary team of investigators at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a program project grant from the National Cancer Institute to explore extracellular RNA in colorectal cancer. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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Unleashing TIGER on small RNAs
Kasey Vickers has developed a new analytical method for to study small RNAs, a poorly understood component of the genome. Read MoreSep 6, 2018
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‘Good Cholesterol’ Levels Don’t Tell the Whole Story
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as “good cholesterol” because elevated levels protect against heart attacks and plaque buildup. However, in some cases HDL may not function properly and may actually accelerate the disease. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Major grant spurs deeper look into ‘good cholesterol’
In some cases, HDL, the "good cholesterol," may not function properly and may actually accelerate atherosclerosis. Read MoreAug 21, 2014