Paul Govern

April 23, 2015

Day of events to explore personalized medicine

Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to attend Personalized Medicine Day on Friday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center.

By Paul Govern
April 23, 2015

Clinical information systems in line for major upgrade

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched a comprehensive review of the clinical information technology used throughout VUMC hospitals and clinics, with an eye to replacing certain key applications.

By Paul Govern
April 2, 2015

VUMC’s Denny named to NIH precision medicine group

Josh Denny, M.D., M.S., associate professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine, will help guide planning for the precision medicine initiative announced by President Obama in his January State of the Union Address.

By Paul Govern
April 2, 2015

Game theory reveals new ways to protect de-identified data

A new study from Vanderbilt introduces an adroit and flexible strategy to quash attacks on patient privacy and aid the flow of vital research data.

By Paul Govern
March 26, 2015

ResearchMatch adds new clinical trials feature

Patients seeking to participate in clinical trials have a new option in online tools for finding studies that might offer hope for their problem or condition.

By Paul Govern
March 19, 2015

Data management MOOC educates students worldwide

By Paul Govern
March 12, 2015

Panel examines real-world role of pragmatic research trials

The question of what’s different about pragmatic research was aired in a well-attended panel discussion last week in Light Hall sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research and the Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network (CDRN).
By Paul Govern
February 26, 2015

Awards recognize dedication to service excellence

Credo Award and Five Pillar Leader Award winners were announced Tuesday at the Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly at Langford Auditorium. These Vanderbilt University Medical Center staff and faculty awards are bestowed on a quarterly basis.
By Paul Govern
February 26, 2015

Security changes on tap for Google’s Chrome browser

Google, the developer of the Chrome Internet browser, is in the midst of beefing up precautions to protect users from falling prey to fraudulent websites masquerading as legitimate websites.
By Paul Govern
January 29, 2015

Consent process for BioVU participation updated

As of last week, Vanderbilt has updated the process used to facilitate patient participation in BioVU, the Medical Center’s DNA repository.
By Paul Govern
January 29, 2015

Partnership aims to boost Crohn’s disease research participation

ResearchMatch, the nationwide online medical research volunteer recruitment and engagement service hosted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has announced a partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
By Paul Govern
January 22, 2015

New data mining method reveals cancer-driving genes

Prospecting for genes that might be implicated in cancer, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center research team has struck pay dirt.
By Paul Govern
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