VUMC News and Communications

April 30, 2015

VICC at Franklin adds new radiation therapy technology

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) at Franklin has added new technology to enhance treatment for patients needing radiation therapy or stereotactic body radiation.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 29, 2015

Lync users enjoy new features, cloud technology with updated 2013 client

Mobile applications, cloud technology and Skype federation are some of the benefits of Lync 2013, recently deployed by Vanderbilt IT.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 23, 2015

Year-end adjustment coming for Medical Center FlexPTO plan

Vanderbilt University Medical Center staff covered under the FlexPTO (Flexible Paid Time Off) policy will have up to 40 hours of accrued, unused FlexPTO time transferred to their grandfathered sick bank.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 23, 2015

Photos: Shade Tree Trot 2015

Last week’s Shade Tree Trot and benefit dinner raised a record amount — more than $51,000.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 22, 2015

Employee Celebration picnic scheduled for May 14

In celebration of employees’ hard work and accomplishments throughout the year, Vanderbilt will host the Employee Celebration picnic at several times and locations on Thursday, May 14.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 16, 2015

Surprising finding in the kidney

TGF-beta signaling in the kidney was thought to be a target for reducing renal fibrosis, but Vanderbilt researchers report that fibrosis still occurs in the absence of TGF-beta signaling.

By Barbara O'Brien
April 16, 2015

Karp takes new role as Department of Surgery chair

Seth Karp, M.D., professor of Surgery and Ingram Professor of Surgical Sciences, has been named the new chair of Vanderbilt’s Department of Surgery.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 16, 2015

Study shows statin use improves renal cell cancer survival

A new study led by Vanderbilt University investigators found that patients being treated with statins at the time of surgery for kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, had improved overall survival and disease-specific survival.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 16, 2015

‘Challenge’ puts technology transfer ingenuity on display

A strategy for commercializing a potential new test for colon cancer that can make tumor cells “glow” won top honors at last week’s TechVenture Challenge.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 15, 2015

VU team’s cattle research may yield lung disease clues

Vanderbilt University researchers have found a genetic mutation that causes pulmonary hypertension in cattle grazed at high altitude, and which leads to a life-threatening condition called brisket disease.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 9, 2015

Free screening event for head and neck cancer set for April 17

Of every 100 people in the United States, at least three men or women will be diagnosed with head and neck cancer in their lifetimes. These cancers can occur in the nasal cavity, sinuses, throat, lips, mouth, thyroid, salivary glands or the voice box (larynx).
By VUMC News and Communications
April 9, 2015

Photo: Second Look

Second Look brings students from across the country who are considering Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for their medical education.
By VUMC News and Communications