Jessica Pasley Archive — Page 1 of 56

August 4, 2026

Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is focus of nearly $2M grant

The project will integrate diverse datasets and advanced quantitative approaches to better define the natural history of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne, identify key biomarkers, and support the development of tools to optimize the design and conduct of clinical trials for candidate drugs.

July 31, 2026

Large doses of fun packed into a pilot on-site summer camp program for hematology-oncology clinic patients  

The success of the half-day interaction on Fridays led the Sunrise Association to pilot a six-day camp environment for the clinic. The hope is that it will be shared with other pediatric hospitals offering cancer therapies.

July 22, 2026

ECMO program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among best in the world

Vanderbilt Health was the first to use this technology in Tennessee in 1989, with the first patient placed on ECMO in the neonatal intensive care unit. The pediatric program is one of the largest and most successful programs in the world.

Patient Porter Pickett with facility dog Squid.
July 21, 2026

Celebrating the canine connection: Calamari honors Squid

Squid, a facility dog at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, helped relieve Porter Pickett’s anxiety throughout cancer treatment.

July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

June 30, 2026

Vanderbilt University Hospital launches gun lock program after Monroe Carell success

Locks for Community Safety (LOCS) provides free gun locks to patients and family members to expand safety measures and safe gun storage to the community.