Year: 2024

September 12, 2024

VUMC IT will manage all label printers across VUMC

September 12, 2024

25th Avenue Garage pressure washing to close portion of stairwell, Sept. 21 & 22

September 12, 2024

Chren, inaugural chair of the Department of Dermatology, to step down

She will become a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University in the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences.

By John Howser
Venki Ramakrishnan, PhD
September 12, 2024

Nobel laureate to speak at VUMC on the ribosome and ‘why we die’

The subject of his Discovery Lecture, which will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 in 208 Light Hall, is the role of ribosomes in initiating the translation of DNA into RNA, a precursor step to transcribing the genetic code into proteins that do the work of the cell.

By Bill Snyder
David and Emma Anderson with their sons, Henry (green shirt) and Leo.
September 12, 2024

Pedaling for a purpose

The cycling event Clip In 4 the Cure is a way to help raise funds for research initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
September 11, 2024

Becker’s names VUMC a leading health system in AI

VUMC was recognized thanks to the leadership of Vanderbilt’s Department of Biomedical Informatics and its new AI Discovery & Vigilance to Accelerate Innovation & Clinical Excellence.

By Mia Garchitorena
September 11, 2024

Kelly Dooley’s TB research receives MERIT Award from the NIH  

Researchers must continually chase funding for their work. Kelly Dooley's prestigious award from the NIH is intended to help provide respite from that chase.
By Paul Govern
September 11, 2024

Sept. 12 VUMC Farmers’ Market to be held earlier due to predicted rain

Organizers moved the event to the earlier time for this one day only due to predicted heavy rain as the remnants of Hurricane Francine pass through the region.
September 11, 2024

2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine available for VUMC employees and patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older receive a 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against severe disease, including Long COVID, hospitalization, and death. 
September 10, 2024

Vanderbilt Health continues its journey of becoming a High Reliability Organization by making safety personal

Throughout the fall, clinical leaders from across Vanderbilt Health will attend in-person events that will help them gain new tools, learn skills, and reinforce tactics intended to make Vanderbilt Health a High Reliability Organization.
September 10, 2024

Join the Fit for Fall Step Challenge Sept. 16-Oct. 14 for a chance to win gift cards and credit for Go for the Gold

September 10, 2024

Department of Pediatrics establishes Dr. Kathryn Edwards Society

In addition to pediatric vaccine evaluation and implementation, the clinical care of patients, and public health advocacy, Edwards has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring many trainees.
By Nancy Humphrey
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