VUMC News and Communications Archive — Page 269 of 390
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April 10, 2014
Photo: Sarcoma research support
The FTL Sarcoma Fund, in partnership with the T.J. Martell Foundation, recently presented a gift to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in support of sarcoma research in memory of Warner Music Nashville colleague Lindsay Walleman. -
April 10, 2014
Next Bedside Matters rounds set for April 16
The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will take place on Wednesday, April 16. -
April 10, 2014
Study explores genetics behind Alzheimer’s resiliency
Autopsies have revealed that some individuals develop the cellular changes indicative of Alzheimer’s disease without ever showing clinical symptoms in their lifetime. -
April 10, 2014
Matrix remodeling and insulin resistance
The extracellular matrix that surrounds cells plays a role in the development of insulin resistance. -
April 3, 2014
Chancellor: University strikes bold path for the future
New construction and the start of a new substantial academic venture capital fund were among the topics brought up by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos during his address at Spring Faculty Assembly. -
April 3, 2014
DBS for Parkinson’s trial moves to next level
A long-term Vanderbilt University Medical Center study of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in early-stage Parkinson’s disease has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue in a pivotal, phase III, large-scale safety and efficacy trial.