Reporter July 24 2015
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In a zebrafish’s eye
Vanderbilt investigators demonstrate that a certain eye lens protein is evolutionarily conserved between zebrafish and rat, suggesting that zebrafish can be used as a model system to understand eye lens disorders such as cataracts. Read MoreJul 29, 2015
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Anticancer olive compounds
Compounds found in olives and olive oil have anticancer activity, which may contribute to the cancer preventive properties attributed to the Mediterranean diet. Read MoreJul 27, 2015
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How to trick a wily virus
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered how human antibodies induced during testing of an experimental “bird flu” vaccine kill the virus. Read MoreJul 24, 2015
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Total replacement of TMJ gives patient reason to smile
Curtis Lee Estep sat in a clinic room at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) earlier this year, smiled and opened his mouth widely, as if taking a big yawn. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Targeting bone metastasis
The rigidity of the bone extracellular matrix increases the ability of tumor cells to destroy bone, suggesting new targets for anticancer drug development. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Young professionals bolster cancer research efforts
With a basketball tucked under his arm, 7-year-old Roger Waynick climbed on top of his dad’s black Tahoe SUV with the intention of sailing upward through the air toward the basketball goal. He was poised to make the most epic dunk ever. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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VUMC switches to new vendor for patient surveys
Part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) continual effort to improve patient satisfaction is gathering feedback from individuals who recently received care. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Study shows effectiveness of pediatric stroke protocol
A system to ensure that children with stroke-like symptoms receive emergency evaluations results in faster diagnosis and treatment for patients with the condition, a team of physicians and researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has shown. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Spottswood to chair health equity advisory board
Stephanie Spottswood, M.D., MSPH, professor of Radiology and Radiology Sciences, Pediatrics and associate vice chair for Diversity, has been named the new chair of the Office of Inclusion and Health Equity (OIHE) Advisory Board at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Adams, Wolgast elected fellows of American Academy of Nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Susie Adams, Ph.D., APRN, and Kelly Wolgast, DNP, MSS, R.N., have been elected as fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) in recognition of their consistent contributions to the profession of nursing. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Dmochowski takes on new roles in perioperative services leadership
Roger Dmochowski, M.D., professor of Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named Associate Surgeon in Chief and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Professionalism for the Section of Surgical Sciences. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Study explores protein’s role in inflammation-associated cancer
An antioxidant protein may protect against colon cancer that develops in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting new strategies for reducing colon cancer risk in these patients. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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New freestanding birthing center to make debut Aug. 1
A freestanding birthing center, owned by Raleigh-based Baby+Company and staffed by certified nurse-midwives from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), opens on West End Avenue on Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Damon Runyon cancer grant boosts Davila’s research
Marco Davila, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine and of Cancer Biology, has received a grant from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation that will provide $450,000 over three years to help fund his research on therapies for several types of blood disorders, including various forms of leukemia and non-Hodgkin (also known as non-Hodgkin’s) lymphoma. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Study finds rerouting bile acids may offer simpler alternative to gastric bypass surgery
A new surgical procedure could offer a simpler approach to achieve some of the same weight-loss and metabolic benefits associated with gastric bypass surgery, researchers at VUMC report. Read MoreJul 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center again ranked among nation’s elite by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report has again named Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the premier specialty care providers in the nation as well as the No. 1 hospital in the Metro Nashville area and the No. 1 hospital in Tennessee. Read MoreJul 21, 2015