VUMC News and Communications

August 21, 2015

Mini-retreat will explore microbiome research at VU Aug. 29

Vanderbilt’s Department of Medicine will host a mini-research retreat, on Aug. 29, at 202 Light Hall.

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model of DNA double helix
August 20, 2015

New type of trial shows promise for several cancers

Anti-cancer drugs are typically tested on one type of cancer at a time. But an international consortium of cancer investigators, including Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) researchers, simultaneously tested an existing therapy in patients with several different forms of cancer that all exhibit the same tumor gene mutation.

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August 20, 2015

Rathmell to lead new Center for Immunobiology

Jeffrey Rathmell, Ph.D., has been recruited to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to lead a new Center for Immunobiology, a structure supported by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, the Department of Medicine and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC).

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August 20, 2015

Vanderhoef to direct Psychiatric Mental Health NP Program

Dawn Vanderhoef, Ph.D., DNP, has been named director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN).

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August 20, 2015

Photo: Rally for Kids with Cancer

Former Tennessee Titan Eddie George hosted a kickoff party Monday for the upcoming second annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Nashville.

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August 20, 2015

Geriatric nursing group honors two from VUSN

Two Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) faculty members were recently honored by the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

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August 20, 2015

Team Vanderbilt event to offer information on upcoming runs, walks

Team Vanderbilt, which combines information on the many Vanderbilt-sponsored walks and runs held throughout the year, will have kickoff events at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and on the Medical Center plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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August 19, 2015

Comment period open on proposed revisions to Faculty Manual

Faculty members are encouraged to view and comment on proposed changes to the Faculty Manual. The comment period is from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4.
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August 17, 2015

Vanderbilt researchers promise #WeWillNotGiveUp until diseases are cured!

In the latest VUCast: Learn how researchers behind a life-saving social media campaign are promising #WeWillNotGiveUp; find out how your brain "sees" in the dark; and hear about the No. 1 ranking that's making Vanderbilt students happy. Watch now!
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August 14, 2015

Siri ‘butt dial’ to 911 brings rescuers to trapped victim

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August 13, 2015

Rathmell to direct Division of Hematology and Oncology

W. Kimryn Rathmell, M.D., Ph.D., Alexander Professor for Translational Science and associate director for Training and Education at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has been named director of Vanderbilt’s Division of Hematology and Oncology.
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August 13, 2015

VUMC transitions to Medical Grade Wireless connectivity

Vanderbilt University IT (VUIT) and Health IT have partnered with the Center for Medical Interoperability to deliver improved, more reliable wireless connectivity for clinical devices throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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