VUMC News and Communications

August 21, 2014

Study in East Asians identifies genes tied to colon cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death among populations around the world. While diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can influence the risk of developing the disease, hereditary factors also play an important role.

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August 21, 2014

Research Staff Awards nominations sought

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is accepting nominations for the 2014 Research Staff Awards in the following categories:

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August 21, 2014

Meeting the challenge

Members of Vanderbilt’s ALS clinic stepped up and took the ice bucket challenge Wednesday to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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August 20, 2014

Enzyme holds the door for influenza

Compounds developed at Vanderbilt University may offer a new way to block influenza infection.

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August 15, 2014

Nominate a colleague for the Commodore Award

Nominations are being sought through Sept. 10 for the 2014 Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor.

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August 15, 2014

Vanderbilt enrolling children with autism in medication-related weight gain study

Vanderbilt University is one of four sites in the United States and Canada to enroll children with autism in a study to examine weight gain commonly experienced while taking antipsychotic medication.

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August 15, 2014

Vanderbilt nurses take first place at Hot Chicken Festival

The team of Melissa Morton and Katie Forrester, nurse practitioners for the trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tied for first place in the amateur category at the 2014 Music City Hot Chicken Festival.
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August 15, 2014

Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture to feature DeBaun

The Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture will be held Oct. 14, featuring keynote speaker Michael R. DeBaun.
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August 14, 2014

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

The rapid change in the economics of health care delivery has challenged us all — financially, operationally and culturally. But through it all, our organization of 20,000 people is not just reacting. We are also learning.
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August 14, 2014

Happy anniversary OHC

The Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) observed its 40th anniversary last week with a reception and party.
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August 14, 2014

Penson to chair NIH health services research study section

Vanderbilt’s David Penson, M.D., MPH, director of the Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research, has been named to serve as chair of the Health Services Organization and Delivery Study Section in the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) of the National Institutes of Health. He will serve a two-year term.
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August 14, 2014

VUSN workshop to feature noted author, sports agent

Ron Shapiro, negotiator, sports agent, attorney, educator, author and civic leader, will lead a free workshop, “How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins, Especially You!” at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
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