Sam Chang
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Study reveals an inherited origin of prostate cancer in families
Vanderbilt researchers have identified haplotypes, ancestral fragments of DNA, that are associated with hereditary prostate cancer in a first-of-its-kind genomic study made possible by the study of prostate cancer patients with family histories of the disease. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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Ingram sees recent cancer diagnosis as second chance
“When it’s you, it’s a whole different feeling,” Orrin Ingram said, gazing at logs burning in the fireplace. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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Urological association taps Chang to help guide international strategy
The American Urological Association has announced three new assistant secretary positions, including Vanderbilt’s Sam Chang, MD, to better align its international growth. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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Varied interests inspire Urologic Surgery’s Chang
If a career in medicine hadn’t worked out for Sam Chang, he might have been a politician. As an undergraduate at Princeton University, Chang chose to major in politics instead of common premed majors such as biology or chemistry. That way, he would have the opportunity to take a spectrum of liberal arts classes, from psychology to sociology to anthropology. Read MoreMay 11, 2017
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Nashville Health Care Council selects VUMC’s Chang, Patel
The Nashville Health Care Council is naming Vanderbilt’s Sam Chang, M.D., MBA, professor of Urologic Surgery and Oncology, and Neal Patel, M.D., professor of Clinical Pediatrics, to its 2016 Council Fellows class, selected by the Council Fellows Advisory Committee led by former U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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Alumna Mary Beth Ballard shares her story to raise awareness about bladder cancer
Ballard currently is organizing BCAN’s inaugural Walk for Bladder Cancer in Nashville, which will take place May 3 at Sevier Park and will feature several Vanderbilt teams. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Eleven faculty honored with endowed chairs
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration April 30 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 7, 2014
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New fluorescing agent shines light on bladder cancer cells
Two urologic surgeons at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are among a leading group of cancer physicians using an innovative new imaging agent and blue light system to “light up” cancerous cells inside the bladder. Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
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Vanderbilt-led study reveals racial disparities in prostate cancer care
Racial differences exist in quality surgical care, new research from VICC finds. Read MoreAug 30, 2012