Department of Medicine Archive — Page 1 of 122

kidney stones
August 12, 2026

Study points to new therapeutic target for chronic kidney disease

Researchers showed that blocking the protein cadherin-11 improved survival and kidney function in three kidney injury models.

Alexander Bick, MD, PhD
August 12, 2026

Alexander Bick to lead cutting-edge resource for genomic discovery at Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics is a one-stop genomics research resource that offers sample biobanking, genome sequencing, single-cell and spatial multiomic profiling, and other specialized services.

August 10, 2026

Molecular mapping reveals hidden cellular programs in heart transplant rejection

Study provides a unique resource to guide future research on acute rejection diagnosis, therapeutic response prediction, and risk for chronic rejection.

Daniel Muñoz, MD, MPA
August 5, 2026

Daniel Muñoz named President-Elect of American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors

Muñoz has served as a member of the AHA’s Greater Nashville Board, including a two-year term as president from 2021-2023.

August 5, 2026

Team’s AI agent to speed Alzheimer’s treatment

Patients who qualify for new Alzheimer’s disease therapies often wait weeks before receiving a first infusion.

August 3, 2026

New minimally invasive option available for patients with mitral valve disorders

Minimally invasive procedures are relatively quick and painless compared to surgical alternatives, and patients typically require a significantly shorter stay in the hospital to recover.