Year: 2023

The study team included, from left, Paula Gonzalez-Ericsson, MD, Xiaopeng Sun, Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD, and Brandie Taylor, MS. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 4, 2023

Vulnerability found in immunotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a druggable target on natural killer cells that could potentially trigger a therapeutic response in patients with immunotherapy-resistant, triple-negative breast cancer.

By Tom Wilemon
October 3, 2023

Golden Perks program gives VUMC employees 15% Predators tickets, other Bridgestone Arena events

By VUMC News and Communications
New directorship holder are: (front row, from left) Jonathan Soslow, MD, MSCI; Jill Simmons, MD; Lori Jordan, MD, PhD; Janice Law, MD; Angela Jefferson, PhD; Carrie Menser, MD; Muktar Aliyu, MBBS, DrPH, MPH; Tracy Frech, MD, MSCI; Peter Embí, MD, MS, (back row, from left) Meredith Pugh, MD, MSCI; Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH, MS; Harvey Murff, MD, MPH; John Graves, PhD; Paul Sternberg Jr., MD; Joshua Robinson, OD; Fabien Maldonado, MD, MSc; Jonathan Brown, MD; Lori Ann Kehler, OD; and Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 3, 2023

Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners

Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Doug Campbell
October 3, 2023

Sandy Bledsoe to step down from VUMC Risk and Insurance Management role

Sandy Bledsoe, RN, BSN, ARM, MA, Vice President, Risk and Insurance Management for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be stepping down from her role in January 2024.

By Kathy Whitney
October 3, 2023

Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture set for Oct. 24

The 22nd annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon in 208 Light Hall.

By VUMC News and Communications
VUMC’s new automated biobanking system can store as many as 10 million biospecimens.
October 3, 2023

Research fellowship for genetic counselors established at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has received a grant to establish a research fellowship for genetic counselors that will prepare them to contribute more fully to the advancement of personalized medicine.

By Bill Snyder
October 2, 2023

New “DNA” podcast season explores how to harness change, ideas to improve business and medicine

Go to your favorite podcast channel right now to subscribe and listen to the first episode of Season 4!
By Holly Fletcher
September 29, 2023

How to prepare for a medical emergency: A paramedic’s 10 things you need to know before the ambulance is on the way

Most people do not know what to expect when calling 911. Here is guidance from someone who knows.
By Megan Grahn
September 29, 2023

VUMC in the news, Oct. 3, 2023

September 29, 2023

Office of Clinical and Research Safety N95 fit testing fairs announced

By VUMC News and Communications
September 29, 2023

Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology seminar to feature Calico Labs’ Carmela Sidrauski, Oct. 4

By VUMC News and Communications
September 29, 2023

Educational event zooms in on complex world of microbes

More than 100 children and their families attended the sixth annual MEGAMicrobe community science recently at Gower Elementary School in Nashville.
By Bill Snyder
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