Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 54 of 85
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July 28, 2016
Marrow cells’ role in pulmonary hypertension explored
Cells from the bone marrow participate in the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and they can also protect against it, according to new findings from a team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators. -
July 15, 2016
Work together to control diabetes
Parenting behaviors may be an important target for improving outcomes in adolescents with diabetes. -
June 23, 2016
VU takes key role in cancer drug discovery consortium
Vanderbilt University has been selected as one of seven Dedicated Centers in the nation for the next phase of the Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC), a national network of scientists on the leading edge of cancer drug discovery. -
June 6, 2016
Pulmonary fibrosis culprits
New findings identify isoketal-modified proteins as a previously unrecognized feature of pulmonary fibrosis and as a potential therapeutic target for this disease. -
June 2, 2016
Alzheimer’s risk gene in younger adults
A genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in later life appears to benefit younger adults as they age. -
May 19, 2016
Promise of discovery drives Biomedical Sciences graduates
In a twist on the usual research narrative, Justin Siemann, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree in Neuroscience at last week’s Graduate School Commencement, conducted research on patients first, and then moved to the laboratory bench.