VUMC News and Communications

April 27, 2017

Polarity protein role in cell survival

Vanderbilt investigators have identified an unexpected link between cell survival and the polarized delivery of proteins to the surface of mammary epithelial cells.

By Laura Daniel
April 27, 2017

VICC Annual Scientific Retreat slated for May 4

Leading cancer investigators from several prominent universities and laboratories will headline the 2017 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat, to be held Thursday, May 4.

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April 26, 2017

New Medical Center visitor wireless network now available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center unveiled its new guest wireless network, VUMCGuest, May 1.

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April 24, 2017

My Southern Health: What men should ask about prostate cancer screening

In 2012, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended that men of all ages should not be routinely screened for levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). These are the blood tests to detect the possibility of prostate cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 24, 2017

My Southern Health: Why young adults should pay attention to heart health

The words “coronary artery disease” immediately make us think of people in their 60s, 70s and beyond. But a 30-year population study shows clearly that what we do in our early adult life will impact our health later on, said lead author Jeffrey Carr, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Christine Lovly
April 24, 2017

Vanderbilt’s Christine Lovly elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation

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April 24, 2017

VUSN dean featured on upcoming episode of NPT’s ‘Aging Matters’

Linda Norman, dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, talks about the aging health care workforce during a new episode of Nashville Public Television’s "Aging Matters" on Thursday, April 27, at 8 p.m.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 21, 2017

Ingram family honors father with $20 million gift to Vanderbilt’s College Halls

Three Ingram family members are making gifts totaling $20 million to name Vanderbilt University’s newest College Hall in honor of their late father and former Board of Trust member, E. Bronson Ingram.
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April 21, 2017

Wisecaver named Vanderbilt ‘Postdoc of the Year’

Accomplished postdocs and faculty "Mentor of the Year" honored at annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Shared Resources Symposium April 19.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 20, 2017

VICC Annual Scientific Retreat slated for May 4

Leading cancer investigators from several prominent universities and laboratories will headline the 2017 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Annual Scientific Retreat May 4.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 20, 2017

Vanderbilt’s W. Kimryn Rathmell named to ASCI leadership post

W. Kimryn Rathmell, director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named vice president of The American Society for Clinical Investigation.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 20, 2017

Study examines new breast cancer drug combination

A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators suggests a drug combination which includes a PDK1 protein blocker may be more effective for breast cancer that has become resistant to cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK4/6) targeted therapy.
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