VUSM’s class of 2016 gets a jump on medical studies

July 23 was the first day of class for the VUSM class of 2016, a little more than a week earlier than the start of last year’s classes.

Proteins may point way to new prostate cancer drug targets

Two proteins that act in opposing directions – one that promotes cancer and one that suppresses cancer — regulate the same set of genes in prostate cancer, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have found.

VU study reveals connective tissue’s reinforcing ‘rivet’

An ancient enzyme that can be traced back 500 million years forms the chemical “rivet” that reinforces connective tissue throughout the body, Vanderbilt University researchers reported this week.

Biomarkers may offer autism clues

A combination of biomarkers may reveal new clues about causes of and potential interventions for autism.

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to hold free symposium on fragile X

Concussion testing for young athletes

The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is now offering pre-concussion baseline testing to all community recreational athletes, in advance of many high-impact seasonal sports resuming this fall.