Paul Govern

March 17, 2022

Blood test figures in cancer risk for people with HIV

A Vanderbilt study found that, among adult patients with HIV, those who have lower counts of certain types of blood cells have a markedly higher risk of developing cancer.

By Paul Govern
March 17, 2022

Talbot named to infection prevention society’s leadership

Vanderbilt’s Tom Talbot, MD, MPH, was recently elected to serve in the leadership of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

By Paul Govern
March 16, 2022

Mangeot named VUMC chief compliance officer

Bob Mangeot has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, having served in the role on an interim basis since December.

By Paul Govern
Kelli Stewart, center, discusses her ideas during last week’s Mental Health Innovation Challenge and Hackathon.
March 3, 2022

Chatbot takes first prize in Mental Health Innovation challenge

A chatbot — a computer program that simulates and processes human conversation — was the winning entrant in Vanderbilt’s recent Mental Health Innovation Challenge and Hackathon.

By Paul Govern
February 24, 2022

Spinal cord stimulator implants helping ease chronic pain

Specialists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center implanted 130 spinal cord stimulators last year to help ease patients’ chronic pain.

By Paul Govern
February 23, 2022

Innovation draws researchers to REDCap Day

Vanderbilt’s virtual REDCap Day featuring presentations and workshops drew 412 participants this year.

By Paul Govern
February 23, 2022

VUMC designated a Tourette syndrome center of excellence

The Vanderbilt Center for Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders has been designated a Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence.
By Paul Govern
February 17, 2022

VUMC recognized for antimicrobial drug stewardship efforts

By Paul Govern
February 10, 2022

VUMC mourns loss of former Dermatology leader King

Longtime faculty member Lloyd E. King Jr., MD, PhD, who joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1977 as chief of the Division of Dermatology, died Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt University Hospital after a brief illness.
By Paul Govern
January 26, 2022

Smartphone app supports EHR efforts in low-income countries

A smartphone app developed at Vanderbilt is assisting health care efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
By Paul Govern
January 20, 2022

New method enhances efforts to identify drug repurposing targets

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have developed a new method for identifying drugs for the repurposing trials that can lead to new indications for drugs already in use.
By Paul Govern
January 20, 2022

VUMC to support $170 million NIH nutrition research initiative

By Paul Govern