VUMC News and Communications

June 9, 2017

Flip side of gut protection

Vanderbilt investigators report that dysregulation of certain immune cells in the intestines may lead to inflammation and disease.

By Laura Daniel
June 8, 2017

Research participants sought: Parents, children and the effects of stress

Your family may be eligible to participate in a research study at Vanderbilt University that aims to help parents and children regarding the effects of stress.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 8, 2017

VUSM joins initiative to transform medical education

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) has been chosen to be a part of the newly formed Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Institute for the Transformation of Medical Education (Kern Institute), a national initiative to transform medical education across the continuum from pre-medical school to physician practice.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 8, 2017

Three teams take top prizes at inaugural innovation challenge

Last week, Vanderbilt’s Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences hosted the inaugural RadX Innovation Challenge Pitch Event.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 8, 2017

New screening model quickly spots acute kidney injury

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have developed a screening tool intended to more quickly identify patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).

By VUMC News and Communications
June 8, 2017

Project reveals importance of cancer gene mutation testing

An international genomic data-sharing consortium has analyzed nearly 19,000 patient genomic records and found that testing of patient tumors for relevant gene mutations often provides a roadmap for the use of effective therapies.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 7, 2017

Farmers’ Market returns to medical center plaza through Oct. 26

The Nashville Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has returned and will be held every Thursday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 26.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 6, 2017

VUMC offers safety tips for CMA Music Festival

By VUMC News and Communications
June 1, 2017

Construction re-routes walkway near School of Nursing

Fencing around the new School of Nursing expansion project construction area was put up Wednesday, May 31.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 1, 2017

Steeplechase 2017

The 2017 Iroquois Steeplechase drew more than 25,000 spectators for the 76th annual event on May 13 at Percy Warner Park.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 1, 2017

Sounds visit Children’s Hospital

Members of the Nashville Sounds baseball team and mascot Booster recently visited with patients and families in Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 1, 2017

Veterans Affairs Research Conference

The 3rd National Veterans Health Affairs Research Conference held at Vanderbilt University Medical Center May 17-18.
By VUMC News and Communications
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