Year: 2019

October 3, 2019

A catalog of DNA replication proteins

Vanderbilt scientists have identified 593 proteins that are enriched at sites of DNA duplication and chromatin packaging of newly synthesized DNA.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 3, 2019

Team discovers one more piece to the autism puzzle

Vanderbilt investigators have linked genetic mutations in a single receptor to epilepsy, autism and intellectual disability.

By Bill Snyder
October 3, 2019

Diabetes drug study explores cardiovascular risks for patients with kidney disease

An observational study using medical record information from nearly 50,000 U.S. military veterans sheds new light on which drugs are best for patients with Type 2 diabetes and one of its common complications, kidney disease.

By Paul Govern
October 3, 2019

Lindsell appointed to HEAlth Data Science Center co-directorship

The HEAlth Data Science (HEADS) Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is undergoing a reorganization to further refine the center’s mission, and Christopher Lindsell, PhD, has been named a new co-director.

By Jill Clendening
October 2, 2019

Nighttime event shines light on community support

The Night Lights event showcased how the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities and businesses support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
October 2, 2019

Children’s Hospital debuts enhanced helipad

The return of the Children’s Hospital helipad, painted with the hospital’s trademark paper dolls, will shorten the transport time for patients by several minutes — essentially eliminating the need to shuttle patients along a 400-yard connector to reach the freestanding, pediatric hospital.

By Jessica Pasley
October 2, 2019

Research team sorts out drug screen false positive results

Vanderbilt investigators have identified 13 previously unknown drug compounds that cause false positive screenings for amphetamines, buprenorphine (an opioid), cannabinoids and methadone.
By Paul Govern
October 2, 2019

The Science of Mindfulness — What Do We Really Know and Where Do We Go?

Rapid advancements in technology allows us to more accurately understand how mindfulness impacts, or changes, the brain, which is contributing to what we know. David Vago, PhD, explains.
By Holly Fletcher
October 1, 2019

Pua lands NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

Heather Pua, MD, PhD, one of 60 investigators to receive the 2019 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, will explore a novel type of cell signaling by RNAs in allergic airway inflammation.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 30, 2019

Boot camp teaches skills to advanced practice clinicians

More than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 42 states came to Vanderbilt University Medical Center from Sept. 9 to 13 for the eighth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 30, 2019

Her dad needed a kidney; hers didn’t match. But through paired donation, her dad got a kidney and so did another person in need.

Her blood type was B and his was A. So they went to Plan B.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 30, 2019

Drug Take Back Day scheduled for Oct. 11

Vanderbilt’s Team Hope will host a Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 11.
By Christina Echegaray
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