Leigh MacMillan Archive
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October 27, 2023
Study discovers role for gut bacteria in host-pathogen competition for nutrients
Vanderbilt research shows that commensal gut microbes impact the host-pathogen competition for iron and has implications for therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing pathogens from acquiring essential nutrients. -
October 24, 2023
Vanderbilt-led team receives 2023 Endeavor Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
A multidisciplinary team of investigators has received a 2023 Endeavor Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research to support four closely linked projects exploring the fundamental mechanisms that drive the obesity-cancer connection, -
September 25, 2023
Researchers discover molecular signature for aggressive thyroid cancer
A Vanderbilt study found that a molecular signature that predicts aggressive thyroid cancer could help guide treatment approaches for patients. -
September 19, 2023
Flavia Atkins brings caring and leadership to the patients she guides as a health care navigator
She takes pride not only in guiding patients on their health care journeys but also in serving as a resource who is always available to her fellow navigators -
September 14, 2023
Bone metabolism changes with aging
Vanderbilt researchers have detailed how aging alters the metabolism of bone-forming cells, which could contribute to age-related osteoporosis. -
September 12, 2023
Discovery lecture features computational cancer biologist Pe’er
Dana Pe’er, PhD, a pioneer in using machine learning approaches to explore cell identities and interactions, will deliver the next Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 21.