VUMC News and Communications

John Wilson, PhD, center, assistant professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University, received a $50,000 research grant at the 2019 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Ambassador Breakfast after delivering the winning pitch on his project “Engineering Smart Technologies for Cancer Immunotherapy.” Pictured with Wilson are VICC Ambassadors Hank Ingram and Sydney Ball.
December 5, 2019

Winning pitch

John Wilson, PhD, assistant professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Vanderbilt University, received a $50,000 research grant at the 2019 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Ambassador Breakfast.
November 27, 2019

Zantac recalled for carcinogen levels above FDA standards

The popular heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, was voluntarily recalled due to the contamination of a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer. The recall includes oral tablets, capsules, and syrup.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 26, 2019

Noted anesthesiologist Berman mourned

Lawrence Berman, MD, PhD, MS, professor of Anesthesiology, emeritus, died Nov. 18 at 90.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 26, 2019

VUMC lands health care digital communications awards

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards recognized the work of Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the nation’s best in health care digital communications.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 25, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: Shiayin Yang

Shiayin Yang, MD, an otolaryngologist who specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, has joined VUMC after completing a fellowship at the University of Michigan.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 18, 2019

Understanding cell division

Vanderbilt researchers have uncovered another piece in the puzzle of how cells divide — a process that goes awry in cancer cells.

By Cayetana Arnaiz Yépez
November 15, 2019

Holiday therapy

On Halloween, speech therapists at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital led children trick-or-treating around patient floors and nursing stations as part of their routine therapy.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2019

An Evening with Friends

An Evening with Friends benefited Friends’ recent commitment to support palliative care and diabetes research initiatives at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2019

RSV transmission in the Middle East

Understanding how RSV is transmitted, which strains dominate and how new strains emerge around the globe will guide better vaccine and anti-viral drug design.
By Laura Powell
November 11, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: Jeffrey Upperman

Jeffrey Upperman, MD, a national leader in pediatric trauma and disaster preparedness, has joined Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as surgeon-in-chief and chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery. He started Nov. 1.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2019

Project seeks new way to assess immunotherapy effectiveness

GE Healthcare has awarded researchers in the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science $2.5 million in funding to develop PET tracer that will determine the effectiveness of immunotherapy in patients early in their treatment course.
By Krystyna Barnard
November 7, 2019

Celebrating Brock’s service

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders, physicians, nurses and staff recently celebrated John W. Brock III, MD, for his 17 years of service.
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