Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 4 of 85

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March 3, 2026

Vanderbilt Health and Bertis establish collaboration for cancer drug discovery

The collaboration will integrate Vanderbilt Health’s Molecular AI Initiative capabilities with Bertis’ deep proteomics and AI-enabled technologies to identify novel therapeutic targets and predictive biomarkers.

Medical illustration of a colonoscope inside the bowel, positioned beside a small polyp being removed with a wire loop.
February 27, 2026

Demographic and histologic factors influence risk of colon polyp recurrence

Vanderbilt Health study supports shift toward dynamic surveillance that extends monitoring for patients with specific demographic and histologic risk profiles.

By Leigh MacMillan
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February 25, 2026

Patients with atrial fibrillation face higher bleeding risks when treated with 2 common medications

While diltiazem remains an effective option for heart rate control in selected patients, bleeding risk posed by anticoagulants should be considered.

By Jake Lowary
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February 25, 2026

From NIL to MIL: Vanderbilt launches mentorship-focused partnership with Iris Medical Group

The MIL — “Mentorship Influences Lives” — approach aims to cultivate meaningful mentorship relationships with local business leaders and provide a bite-sized “mini-internship” so young athletes can learn-by-doing in the various industries they are representing.

Billy G. Hudson, PhD, stands indoors in a navy suit, light blue shirt, pink patterned tie and glasses, with his hands clasped, in front of a brick-and-stone building interior.
February 25, 2026

Billy Hudson named 2026 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient

Leaders in government, business, military, media and technology will be honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of Honor on May 16 during gala on Ellis Island.

By Craig Boerner and Bill Snyder
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February 24, 2026

Study identifies medical conditions that could predict future Alzheimer’s disease

The findings could suggest ways to intervene before clinical symptoms of memory and cognitive impairment become apparent.

By Leigh MacMillan