VUMC News and Communications

August 5, 2021

Gene expression in diabetic nephropathy

Vanderbilt researchers are looking to mRNA populations in podocytes — kidney cells that help filter blood — to help identify potential targets for treating diabetic kidney disease.

By Shivani Sharma
August 4, 2021

Browning to succeed Swan as director of the Pediatric Residency program

After almost two decades as the director of the Pediatric Residency program, Rebecca Swan, MD, professor of Pediatrics, is stepping down to focus on her role as vice chair for Education for the Department of Pediatrics and as assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education.

By Rachel Vitolo
August 3, 2021

Vanderbilt University Medical Center named to U.S. News ‘Honor Roll’ of Best Hospitals

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the only health system in the Southeast and one of only 20 hospitals nationwide to land a spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 29, 2021

Cortez named chair of Department of Biochemistry

David Cortez, PhD, Richard N. Armstrong, PhD, Professor of Innovation in Biochemistry and professor of Biochemistry, has been appointed chair of the Department of Biochemistry.

By Wendy Bindeman
July 22, 2021

TRIAD, TEIS partnership expands early intervention services

The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has renewed its contract with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) to continue and expand a partnership with Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS).

By Courtney Taylor
July 20, 2021

Grand Prix preview

Four-time and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves (wearing blue shirt) visited VUMC’s LifeFlight last week to visit emergency responders.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 19, 2021

Update on COVID-19 for VUMC workforce: what you need to know

COVID-19 is still very much part of our daily lives, and infection rates are on the increase in the community. VUMC continues to effectively manage COVID-19, and outpatient and inpatient volumes are back to pre-COVID levels.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 19, 2021

Statement from VUMC: COVID-19 vaccination continues to be the way forward

Last week, Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for leaders will become mandatory. This was a carefully considered step forward in VUMC’s ongoing efforts to protect its patients and employees from the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 12, 2021

Medical Center Staff Advisory Council elects new leaders

The Medical Center Staff Advisory Council has elected new leaders.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 2, 2021

New Clinician Spotlight: Katie McPherson

Katie McPherson, MD, assistant professor of Medicine, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center after completing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Colorado in Aurora.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 23, 2021

Virtual study of stress in parents of children with developmental disabilities seeks participants

Otolaryngology researchers from the Music Cognition Lab are seeking to recruit parents of children with developmental disabilities for a study about the connection between mindfulness, music and stress levels. 
By VUMC News and Communications
June 23, 2021

NBA player brings message of hope to Camp T.A.L.K.S.

The children of Camp TALKS (Talking and Learning with Kids who Stutter) were excited to welcome Michael Kidd-Gilchrist — NBA player and person who stutters — to camp recently, where they were able to listen to his story and advice. Kidd-Gilchrist, an advocate for the stuttering community, recently launched Change & Impact, a stuttering initiative focused on improving access to health care and expanding services and resources for those who stutter.
By VUMC News and Communications