Year: 2024

The 2023 Aspirnaut summer research interns, flanked by the program’s co-founders, Julie Hudson, MD, left, and Billy Hudson, PhD, back row, right. (photo by Susan Urmy)
July 25, 2024

Aspirnaut Summer Research Program symposium set for July 30

The presentations will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 202 Light Hall and are open to the public. 

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July 25, 2024

New study to explore infection response in diabetes

With a $3 million research grant, Henrique Serezani will investigate how altered metabolism in diabetes affects inflammation and sepsis.

By Paul Govern
(photo by Donn Jones)
July 25, 2024

Cookeville celebration

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center celebrated a ribbon cutting recently  at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Cancer Center, where Vanderbilt-Ingram medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and advanced practice nurses are now the exclusive providers for cancer care.

By Tom Wilemon
July 24, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt adds pancreas and lung transplant services

Recognized as a major regional referral center for heart, kidney and liver transplantation, incorporating pancreas and lung transplant services for pediatric patients bolsters the well-established expertise currently offered by the Vanderbilt Transplant Center.

By Jessica Pasley
July 24, 2024

Vanderbilt University will be changing network authentication method on July 30

This change will affect VUMC users currently accessing the Wi-Fi network in VU buildings.

July 24, 2024

Enter for a chance to win tickets to the Toby Keith All Star Celebration Concert

The concert features performances by Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood and more. 

July 24, 2024

Study links low-quality sleep with chronic disease

The research shows that by getting enough sleep and reducing variability around sleep onset and wake times, patients can reduce the incidence of chronic disease.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 23, 2024

VUMC set to debut focused ultrasound treatment for tremors, Parkinson’s disease

Focused ultrasound treatment is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of tremors or Parkinson’s disease performed in an outpatient clinic with MRI as the navigation tool.
By Holly Fletcher
July 23, 2024

Is forgetting names an early sign of dementia? Can hot weather affect mental health? What’s the best way to fight armpit odor? Plus other news stories with VUMC sources.

July 23, 2024

Vanderbilt Transplant Center finishes fiscal year with record 809 solid organ transplants

Vanderbilt’s adult heart, lung, liver and kidney transplant programs individually had record fiscal years, with 150 heart transplants, 90 lung transplants, 180 liver transplants and 333 kidney transplants. In addition, adult transplant teams performed three heart/lung transplants and four kidney/pancreas transplants.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 23, 2024

Phishing, vishing, and smishing? Understanding the latest phone scams, including AI-generated voices

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit information systems and personal data.
July 23, 2024

VUMC joins $31 million project to speed new TB therapies

Sweeping data integration and clinical trial simulations are needed to help decide which targets to prioritize in researching new tuberculosis treatment regimens.
By Paul Govern