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May 13, 2026

Commencement 2026: School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive changes in health care

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates were challenged to maintain perspective: What is routine for the clinician is extraordinary for the patient.

May 12, 2026

Human islet function, diabetes risk defined by heterogeneous endocrine cell composition

Multisite consortium analyzed human pancreatic islet cells from nondiabetic organ donors in innovative method to better understand pathophysiology of diabetes.

April 29, 2026

Physician, author Ezekiel Emanuel shares six rules for a long, healthy life

Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, is widely known for his work at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy.

April 28, 2026

Dan Beauchamp’s legacy celebrated at symposium highlighting scientific investigations

Following Jennifer Wargo’s talk, research posters from Vanderbilt Health investigators at every level — medical students, residents, fellows and faculty — were displayed in the Langford Auditorium lobby highlighting investigations in basic and translational science, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement.

April 27, 2026

Vanderbilt Health clinicians seek to improve care for those with traumatic brain injuries

CBIS training covers the cognitive, psychological and social consequences of brain injury; behavioral approaches for managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive skills; and techniques for effectively working with families of individuals with brain injury.

April 9, 2026

How robotic bronchoscopy helped a Georgia man avoid unnecessary lung surgery

Oncologist Mohamed Shanshal, MD, said robotic bronchoscopy significantly improves getting patients the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, reducing their anxiety and improving care.