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Martin Douglass, PhD, is studying how Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis, inflammation of the colon, responds to host-mediated immune responses.

VUMC postdoctoral researcher selected as HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow

Sep. 21, 2023—Vanderbilt postdoctoral researcher Martin Douglass, PhD, has been named a 2023 Hanna Gray Fellow by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

This year’s REDCapCon drew of attendees from 19 countries, six continents, and 42 U.S. states and territories.

World’s research data administrators descend on Seattle for REDCapCon 2023

Sep. 21, 2023—Institutional research data administrators from around world got their REDCap on at REDCapCon 2023, held Sept. 10-13 in Seattle.

Surgeons to lead multisite study of procedure to limit blood loss by partially blocking aorta

Sep. 20, 2023—Vanderbilt care surgeons are leading a two-year, multicenter observational study of a minimally invasive technique to control life-threatening blood loss by inserting a balloon inside the aorta to restrict blood flow below the heart.

Frank Mason, PhD, left, Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, and their colleagues have identified an early event in the development of cancer, one that could lead to new ways to prevent it. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

VUMC study reveals critical first steps to cancer

Sep. 20, 2023—A new study by Vanderbilt researchers provides a remarkably detailed view of the earliest events leading to the development of cancer, and of potential new ways to prevent it.

ELVIS team leaders include, from left, Jane Freedman, MD, project leader Suman Das, PhD, Simon Mallal, MBBS, Ravi Shah, MD, John McLean, PhD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

$51 million NIH grant brings ELVIS to VUMC

Sep. 19, 2023—Vanderbilt University Medical Center scientists are launching a research platform called ELVIS that is devoted to molecular underpinnings of early-childhood determinants of health.

From left, Mark Evers, MD; Seth Carp, MD; Robert Coffey, MD; Carmen Solórzano, MD; J. Joshua Smith, MD, PhD; Naji N. Abumrad, MD; Steven Leach, MD; and Paula Marincola Smith, MD, PhD, pose for a photo during the R. Daniel Beauchamp Memorial Symposium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Not pictured, David Hanna, MD. (hoto by Erin O. Smith)

Beauchamp honored at symposium highlighting basic research by surgeon scientists

Sep. 19, 2023—The profound impact of R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, former chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was deeply evident at a recent symposium highlighting basic research conducted by numerous surgeons and physician-scientists, all of whom were closely associated with the noted physician-scientist.

Edwards, Gastineau, Brady honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Sep. 19, 2023—The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine available for VUMC employees and patients

Sep. 19, 2023—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine provides better protection against current strains of COVID-19 that are circulating as we transition into the fall/winter virus season.

Speak Up campaign focuses on six critical areas: quality and safety, violence, regulatory compliance, harassment, well-being, and idea sharing

Sep. 18, 2023—Introduced in August’s Leadership Assembly, a new campaign focuses on encouraging employees to SPEAK UP when we see or hear something that should be shared, acknowledged, celebrated, or addressed. The SPEAK UP campaign centers on the six critical areas of quality and safety, violence, regulatory compliance, harassment, well-being, and idea sharing: Quality and Safety SPEAK...

High-dose vaccine available at Flulapalooza

Sep. 18, 2023—Flulapalooza is almost here, and we want to ensure our VUMC faculty and staff are safe and healthy all flu-season long. This year, we will have the high-dose vaccine available at Flulapalooza to faculty and staff who are eligible to receive it. The CDC recommends the high-dose flu vaccine for faculty and staff who are...

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital receives highest accreditation from the College of American Pathologists

Sep. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital’s lab has been awarded accreditation from the College of American Pathologists based on results of a recent onsite inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.

Paramedic Michael Atwood looks at the Nashville skyline while working the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in August. (photo by Alyssa Smith)

LifeFlight Event Medicine now official provider for the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium

Sep. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt LifeFlight Event Medicine is now the official event medicine provider for the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium.

Bedford and Tullahoma-Harton Hospitals awarded four stars by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Sep. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (VTHH) were awarded four out of five stars for overall hospital quality by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This marks yet another improvement to the hospitals’ quality measures following their acquisition by Vanderbilt Health. Each year CMS assigns star ratings to U.S hospitals based...

Justin Stehr, OTR, CHT, an occupational therapist with the Department of Plastic Surgery’s Division of Hand and Upper Extremity, works with Dawn Reed on neuromuscular re-education of her wrist extensors and grip strength. (photo Susan Urmy)

A year of teamwork restores patient’s arm after devastating accident

Sep. 15, 2023—Hundreds of Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Occupational Therapy clinicians have played a role in saving and restoring the function of patient Dawn Reed’s right arm and hand after a utility terrain vehicle accident.

One Hundred Oaks construction update: which entrances to use and avoid

Sep. 15, 2023—The One Hundred Oaks renovation to convert third floor administrative space into clinical space started in July and is progressing on schedule. The first phase of the Entrance E construction work starts this week and runs through the end of October. During this time: Entrance E will be partially closed. The main doors and escalator...