Photo: VUSN Pinning

School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., awarded a VUSN pin to 16 students at Sunday’s pinning ceremony at Benton Chapel.

Photo: Discovery Lecture

Jennifer Puck, M.D., an expert on human primary immunodeficiencies at the University of California, San Francisco, spoke on newborn screening to detect immune defects at her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture.

VU study identifies new gene fusions in melanoma

Cancer researchers, led by investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, have identified two novel gene fusions in melanoma that may be responsive to existing cancer therapies. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Study to explore new technologies to connect doctors, patients outside medical settings

A five-year study to explore new technologies that automate patient care outside of hospitals and doctors’ offices will identify ways technology can provide real-time feedback and guidance to patients and to alert care coordination teams before health issues escalate.

Children with autism benefit from peer solicitation

Sosman to lead national melanoma research team

Jeffrey Sosman, M.D., professor of Medicine and leader of the Vanderbilt Melanoma Program, will head one of two teams of researchers at prominent national institutions investigating acral melanoma, a skin cancer that typically forms on the hands, soles of the feet or under the fingernails.