Reporter Oct 7 2016
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Imaging probe for retinal disease
An imaging probe developed at Vanderbilt detects retinal inflammation early and may allow therapeutic intervention to prevent blindness. Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Culprits in genetic epilepsies
Genetic variation in GABA-A receptors confers risk for inherited forms of epilepsy. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Rheumatoid subtypes explored by PheWAS
A computer-based method pioneered at Vanderbilt is being used to compare subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis. Read MoreOct 7, 2016
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Motoring to the tips of the brush border
New findings implicate a motor protein in the assembly of the brush border in the intestines and kidneys – a specialized surface that is critical for healthy organ function. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Stead to chair National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics
William Stead, M.D., the McKesson Foundation Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Professor of Medicine and Chief Strategy Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been chosen to serve as chair of the National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics (NCVHS). Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Studies aim to speed, track peripheral nerve recovery
Surgeons have limited tools to successfully repair and track the recovery of peripheral nerves that have been severely damaged as a result of a traumatic injury, but Vanderbilt investigators hope to change this through research studies recently funded with more than $3 million in grants from the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Vanderbilt scientists to lead chronic disease research initiative in Vietnam
Scientists in the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center (VEC) and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a grant to plan and develop a Regional Center of Research Excellence in non-communicable diseases in Vietnam. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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VA honors Richmond’s scientific contributions
Vanderbilt University cancer researcher Ann Richmond, Ph.D., has won the 2016 William S. Middleton Award, the highest honor for scientific achievement bestowed by the Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Dittus named to AHRQ’s National Advisory Council
Robert Dittus, M.D., MPH, Executive Vice President, Public Health and Health Care for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has been named to the National Advisory Council of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Johnson set to deliver next week’s Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture
Kevin Johnson, M.D., M.S., Senior Vice President for Health Information Technology, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor and Chair of Biomedical Informatics and professor of Pediatrics, will be the keynote speaker at the 15th annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Open Enrollment for VUMC employees runs from Oct. 18-31
At Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), the needs of the patient come first — and that includes you and your family, as about 6 percent of our patients are also our employees. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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VUMC employees can buy Microsoft Office for home use for $9.95
Employees of the Medical Center are now eligible to buy one copy of Microsoft Office 2016 for PC or Mac through Microsoft’s Home Use Program for $9.95. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Madhur lands NIH New Innovator Award
Meena Madhur, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, has received an NIH New Innovator Award, which is designed to support exceptionally creative, early-career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Couple’s gift spurs pediatric allergy research, training
Kathy Delzell Anderson and her husband, Steve, know firsthand how allergies can affect a person’s overall health and well-being. Kathy is a lifelong allergy sufferer, and the couple’s son, Clint, has seasonal allergies. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Annual Heart Walk a special event for transplant patient
On Aug. 4, 2014, Mary Thomas of Tullahoma biked 10 miles. Fourteen days later she received a life-saving heart transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Flulapalooza mass vaccination event takes place Oct. 11
Flulapalooza 6 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, and will offer staff, students and volunteers free flu shots. The event will take place in a large tent erected between Light Hall and Veteran’s Administration (VA) Hospital from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Annual cancer survivorship celebration slated for Nov. 6
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s 2016 Cancer Survivorship Celebration will be held Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. The annual event is being hosted in partnership with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Celebration honors nine endowed chair recipients
Nine faculty members who hold endowed chairs were honored and donors were thanked during a festive celebration Sept. 26 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 28, 2016