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October 19, 2015

Two Ebola Survivors’ Blood Could Help Vanderbilt Researchers Find A Treatment

By VUMC News and Communications
October 16, 2015

Healing without scarring

Drugs that inhibit the Wnt signaling pathway can regenerate injured skin and may be useful in treating fibromatosis, degenerative joint disease and cancer.

By Sanjay Mishra
October 15, 2015

New faculty: Bethany Rhoten examines quality of life among cancer survivors

Bethany Rhoten’s research focuses on issues that few people openly discuss—those surrounding body image and sexuality among cancer survivors.

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Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D.
October 15, 2015

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

As the heat of summer fades away and we welcome the cooler days of autumn, I write to share thoughts about our work together in the coming days.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

VUSN Alzheimer’s study to explore perception of pain

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has been awarded a four-year $660,633 grant from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute on Aging to study how psychophysical responses to acute experimental thermal pain differ between older adults with and without Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Photo: Kennedy Center celebration

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, fourth from left, recently met with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center leadership and Next Steps at Vanderbilt students to celebrate VKC’s 50th anniversary.

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October 15, 2015

Radiation Oncology’s Chakravarthy named ASTRO fellow

A. Bapsi Chakravarthy, M.D., professor and residency director of Radiation Oncology, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). She is one of 17 ASTRO members named to the 2015 class of Fellows.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Boo to the Flu to scare up vaccinations Oct. 28

Vanderbilt’s Boo to the Flu vaccination event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sarratt Cinema.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Photo: Discovery Lecture

Ingeborg Hochmair, Ph.D., co-creator of the world’s first microelectronic multi-channel cochlear implant, discussed her pioneering work and future challenges for engineering and research during her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Photo: Home Care Services anniversary

Vanderbilt Home Care Services recently celebrated 30 years of helping patients to receive care in their own home environments.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 8, 2015

New faculty: Deonni Stolldorf studies the effectiveness of nursing innovations

Deonni Stolldorf’s research focuses on determining how innovations in health care can be sustained to enhance organizational performance related to patient safety and the quality and effectiveness of care.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 8, 2015

Fundraiser for head and neck cancer patients slated for Oct. 16

The second annual Courage Unmasked event to raise awareness about head and neck cancer will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 6 – 9 p.m., at the Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt.
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