VANTAGE
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Study tracks genomics of lung tumor behavior
A study by Vanderbilt researchers has identified genomic alterations in early stage adenocarcinomas of the lung that may indicate whether the lesions develop into aggressive tumors. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Study seeks to expand treatment options for rare airway disease
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis is an unexplained narrowing of the windpipe just below the vocal cords. The disease is progressive, slowly affecting the patient’s ability to breathe, and can be fatal due to airway obstruction if left untreated. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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HDAC3 role in B-cell development
The histone deacetylase HDAC3 is required for the maturation of B cells, white blood cells that produce antibodies. Read MoreAug 3, 2017
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Genotyping project to be an ‘engine of discovery’
Vanderbilt University researchers next month will launch a major initiative to acquire “dense genotypes” from 100,000 individuals whose medical histories are known. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Core facilities key driver of VUMC research gains
During the past five years, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has become a leader in “personalized medicine,” the use of genomic information to individualize patient care. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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VANTAGE lab’s Gold LEED certification is 14th certified project at Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics laboratory, located in the basement of Medical Center North, recently achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read MoreMay 1, 2013
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VANTAGE point
Travis Clark, Ph.D., technical director of Sequencing in the VANTAGE core laboratories, shows a tour group how DNA fragments are loaded onto “flow cells” for reading by “next-generation” sequencing machines. Read MoreApr 25, 2013
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Study tracks genes involved in heart rhythm disorders
A team led by Vanderbilt University investigators has discovered two new genes — both coding for the signaling protein calmodulin — associated with severe early-onset disorders of heart rhythm. Read MoreFeb 7, 2013
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Genomic research gains ad-“vantage” with new resources
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has stepped up its support of research aimed at cracking the mysteries of the genome, the master DNA code. Read MoreNov 1, 2012