Reporter Aug 15 2014
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Enzyme holds the door for influenza
Compounds developed at Vanderbilt University may offer a new way to block influenza infection. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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Keeping an eye on blast trauma
Understanding the cellular and molecular responses of the eye to blast injury could guide new treatment development. Read MoreAug 19, 2014
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Weight regain after gastric bypass
Early weight regain after gastric bypass surgery does not reverse metabolic improvements, and the "hunger hormone" ghrelin might indicate who is susceptible to weight regain. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
The rapid change in the economics of health care delivery has challenged us all — financially, operationally and culturally. But through it all, our organization of 20,000 people is not just reacting. We are also learning. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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DeBaun’s sickle cell disease research honored
Michael R. DeBaun, M.D., MPH, has been recognized by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) for his significant contributions and research advances in the area of sickle cell disease. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Team takes 4-D look at brain receptor’s role
Reporting last week in the journal Cell, researchers from Oregon Health and Science University, Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University describe the first “four-dimensional” picture of a brain receptor that plays a key role in learning and memory. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Happy anniversary OHC
The Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) observed its 40th anniversary last week with a reception and party. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Award highlights Wayman’s resident education efforts
Laura Wayman, M.D., associate professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been awarded the 2014 Straatsma Award for Excellence in Resident Education. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Penson to chair NIH health services research study section
Vanderbilt’s David Penson, M.D., MPH, director of the Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research, has been named to serve as chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery Study Section in the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) of the National Institutes of Health. He will serve a two-year term. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent
Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, will lead a free workshop, “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Sign up for annual lead shielding inspections
Vanderbilt’s Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences will provide annual lead shielding inspections of lead-lined aprons, vests, skirts/kilts, thyroid collars, gonadal shields, gloves and vinyl-type mobile shields every Thursday from Oct. 2 to Dec. 11, from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Photo: Strategic innovations
Vanderbilt’s Ken Holroyd, M.D., MBA, assistant vice chancellor for Research, recently served on a panel discussing the Global Action Platform/Cumberland Center’s 2014 Global Action Report at the Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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VEI taking novel approach to fight blinding diseases
Personalized medicine — the effort to tailor health care to individual patients’ needs, genetic profiles and circumstances — is a well-established concept at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Growth factor blockade targets breast tumors
Inhibition of BMP growth factor signaling reduces breast tumor burden and metastasis. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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Outpatient PM&R clinic opens at Stallworth
A new Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic has opened on the first floor of the Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s outpatient clinical services. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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VUMC’s health IT efforts named among nation’s best
For the tenth year in a row, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s “most wired” hospitals by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Read MoreAug 14, 2014
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High-dose flu vaccine more effective in elderly, Vanderbilt-led study shows
High-dose influenza vaccine is 24 percent more effective than the standard-dose vaccine in protecting persons ages 65 and over against influenza illness and its complications. Read MoreAug 13, 2014
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 21
Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin will open the Fall Faculty Assembly, followed by remarks by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Thursday, Aug. 21. Read MoreAug 8, 2014
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External email tag being removed; users should continue to exercise caution
Vanderbilt IT removed the [External] tag from the subject lines of emails sent by Vanderbilt students through their Vanderbilt Gmail accounts effective Aug. 6, and will remove the tag from all other external emails on the evening of Aug. 11. Read MoreAug 6, 2014