VUMC News and Communications

June 14, 2012

Vanderbilt mourns loss of Frances Williams Preston

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June 11, 2012

Vanderbilt identifies genes linked to breast cancer chemo resistance

A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators has identified a gene expression pattern that may explain why chemotherapy prior to surgery isn’t effective against some tumors and suggests new therapy options for patients with specific subtypes of breast cancer.

June 8, 2012

Zip line tours benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

June 8, 2012

Support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt at Sounds game

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June 8, 2012

Study sees eligibility confusion ahead for Affordable Care Act applicants

A Vanderbilt expert on health policy and economics says that many people who get subsidized private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act in 2014 could face confusing changes in eligibility and cost sharing, and some will be required to pay the government back after the first year of participation.

June 5, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital named among nation’s best by ‘U.S. News & World Report’