A “CRISPR” way to study disease

Using revolutionary CRISPR technology, Vanderbilt investigators have developed a fast and simple method to simultaneously turn off multiple genes in order to study complex diseases.

Lung cancer foundation lauds Massion’s contributions

Pierre Massion, M.D., director of the Thoracic Program and an Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has been recognized for his pioneering work in lung cancer by the LUNGevity Foundation.

Vanderbilt Dental Clinic adds staff, expands services

The Vanderbilt Dental Clinic is expanding its range of services and growing its number of clinicians in a bid to offer patients the convenience of having access to comprehensive oral health care in one location.

Vanderbilt offers safety tips for CMA Music Festival

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by “U.S. News & World Report.” Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs.

Study highlights need for orthopaedic surgeons to use caution when prescribing opioid pain medications

A Vanderbilt physician researcher is highlighting that orthopaedic surgeons are among the highest prescribers of opioid pain medicine in the United States and calling on practitioners to exercise caution when prescribing the potentially addictive pain medicine.