Reporter Dec 4 2015
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Microtubules act as cellular ‘rheostat’ to control insulin secretion
Microtubules — cellular “highways” that deliver cargo to the cell membrane for secretion — have a surprising role in pancreatic beta cells. Instead of facilitating glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, they limit it, a team of Vanderbilt investigators reported recently in Developmental Cell. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Study to explore spinal cord stimulation to ease paralysis
A Vanderbilt neurosurgeon is looking to recruit patients with paraplegia to investigate whether intraspinal microstimulation technology can restore complex body movements. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Kenworthy to chair NIH biochemistry study section
Anne Kenworthy, Ph.D., professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has been named to a two-year term as chair of the Biochemistry and Biophysics of Membranes Study Section in the Center for Scientific Review of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Taylor named to federal autism advisory committee
Julie Lounds Taylor, Ph.D., has been appointed to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, (IACC) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced recently. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Hockey Fights Cancer Night
Over the past six years, the Predators team has raised and donated more than $1 million to the Children’s Hospital and its programs. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Event celebrates scope of vision science at VUMC
Vision science at Vanderbilt has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Mencio named to direct American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Gregory Mencio, M.D., professor and vice chair of Orthopaedics at Vanderbilt, recently was named to serve as a director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Lung diseases expert Garcia set for Discovery Lecture
Joe G.N. “Skip” Garcia, M.D., recognized for developing novel therapies for critically ill patients with acute inflammatory lung disease, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 10. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Malow appointed to new Tennessee autism task force
Beth Malow, M.D., M.S., has been appointed to the Tennessee Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force, a new entity created to study and make recommendations to the Tennessee General Assembly regarding ways to improve access to programs and services for early screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Tennessee. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Neurological Surgery named among U.S. best
The Vanderbilt Department of Neurological Surgery has been listed in the Becker’s Hospital Review selection of 100 Hospitals With Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Holiday happening
Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker dancers performed Tuesday for patients and families during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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VUSN Reunion showcases strong bond among classmates
Reunion 2015 was a time to celebrate Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s (VUSN) past, present and future. Founded in 1908, VUSN has more than 9,200 nursing alumni living and working in all 50 states and several countries. Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Caucus explores crucial role of NIH research funding
James Crowe Jr., M.D., director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center, and Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), recently participated in a U.S. Senate National Institutes of Health (NIH) caucus briefing held in Washington, D.C., by Senate NIH caucus co-chairs Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL). Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Vanderbilt Prize winner Lindquist reviews research
What do the lowly yeast and human stem cells have in common? Read MoreDec 3, 2015
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Higher cigarette taxes linked to fewer infant deaths
Higher taxes and prices for cigarettes are strongly associated with lower infant mortality rates in the United States, according to a new study from Vanderbilt University and the University of Michigan released Dec. 1 in the journal Pediatrics. Read MoreDec 1, 2015
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Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary
On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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VUMC recognized as social media national leader
Vanderbilt University Medical Center was honored for excellence in social media programs with two eHealthcare Leadership Awards at the 2015 Healthcare Internet Conference. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Ten Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Ten members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read MoreNov 23, 2015