Doug Campbell

Bill Russell, MD, left, with patient and trial participant Spencer Mannahan and his father, Zach. (photo by Evan Dorian)
January 22, 2025

Milestone in VUMC-affiliated diabetes screening and research program underscores impact of clinical trials

Screening and clinical trials are further advancing research to develop therapies that delay or prevent the progression to clinical disease in people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes.

By Evan Dorian
The Puricelli family hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Pictured here, from left, are Eleanor, Anne, Charlotte, Webb and Steve Puricelli. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
January 16, 2025

Special night supports pediatric rare lung disease research efforts

Webb’s parents, Anne and Steve Puricelli, recently hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing, an evening of live music to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell.

By Sarah Thornton
Robert E. Richie, MD
January 16, 2025

Kidney transplant leader Robert Richie is mourned

He helped build one of the leading kidney transplant programs in the country, both in terms of the number of transplants performed annually, and in long-term organ function and patient survival rates.

By Wayne Wood and Bill Snyder
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: A year of growth, accomplishments for VUMC

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2024.

By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: Appointments strengthen Medical Center’s missions

Numerous additions and appointments during the past year are enhancing Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s missions.

By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: Medical Center shines in several national rankings

During the past year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.

By Doug Campbell
December 12, 2024

Q&A: New Jim Ayers Tower at VUMC to expand health care services for region

The 15-story building is the largest expansion to date for Vanderbilt University Hospital. Located between 21st Avenue and Medical Center Drive, the Jim Ayers Tower is expected to open its first floor in October 2025.
By Rebecca Warren
December 12, 2024

Winter Wonderland 2024

The event featured an Ace Hardware Tree Farm, holiday musical selections, holiday crafts, face painting and photos with princess characters Elsa and Anna.
By Jessica Pasley and Donn Jones
December 9, 2024

Vanderbilt students honored at national informatics conference

The AMIA student paper competition honors research conducted by students in informatics programs nationwide.
By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
December 4, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns loss of informatics and HealthIT leader Edward Shultz

His contributions to clinical systems, infrastructure and education have had a lasting impact not only here at Vanderbilt but across the entire field of informatics.
By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
November 27, 2024

Wayne Ray’s 50-year career helped transform pharmacoepidemiology research

To celebrate Ray’s career and contributions to research and education at VUMC, the Department of Health Policy will host a symposium from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Light Hall 202.
By Jake Lowary
November 26, 2024

VUMC again named a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence

Radiopharmaceutical therapy is targeted delivery of radiation to cancer cells or to the tumor microenvironment using radiopharmaceuticals.
By Derek Scancarelli
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