Bill Snyder Archive — Page 53 of 121

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February 13, 2020

Algorithm helps improve coronary calcium detection

A new algorithm for artificial intelligence-assisted calcium scoring can accurately determine cardiovascular risk across a range of CT scans and in a racially diverse population.

By Bill Snyder
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February 6, 2020

Antibody mixture may help block Ebola virus infection

A research team led by scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has developed an antibody mixture that in animals is highly effective in blocking infection by the Ebola virus.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of Jeff Conn wearing a light blue collared shirt against a plain light background.
February 6, 2020

Conn, Calipari to receive major pharmacology awards

Two Vanderbilt University pharmacologists have won prestigious awards from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

By Bill Snyder
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February 6, 2020

Carnahan named associate director of Vaccine Center

Robert Carnahan, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics and Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been appointed associate director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center.

By Bill Snyder
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February 6, 2020

Genetics and EHRs

Lisa Bastarache, MS, research assistant professor of Biomedical Informatics, and Tony Capra, PhD, associate professor of Biological Sciences and Biomedical Informatics, described the intersection of genetics and electronic health records during last week’s Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture.

By Bill Snyder
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February 6, 2020

Team tracks integrin’s role in lung function

Beta-1 integrin, a critical component of epithelial extracellular matrix receptors, is essential for normal lung function in adulthood, researchers at VUMC have discovered.

By Bill Snyder