VUMC News and Communications

September 21, 2012

HER2 may impact lung cancer therapy

A protein associated with aggressive breast cancers may also influence resistance of lung cancer to targeted therapies.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

Wellons named chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery has recruited John “Jay” Wellons III, M.D., MSPH, to serve as chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

Cancer Wellness Program launches ‘Thrivership’ classes

Adult cancer patients and survivors are invited to participate in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s new Thrivership Program, which is designed to restore wellness through physical activity, enhanced nutrition, body awareness and emotional well-being.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

Discovery Lecture set to focus on mechanisms of fear

Psychiatrist and fear researcher Kerry Ressler, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

Photo: Signing up

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September 20, 2012

VUSM students land Heart Association scholarships

Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students have been selected to receive the American Heart Association’s Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke.

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September 20, 2012

VKC creates training video for legal field

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has partnered with the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission and the Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee to develop a training video that will help attorneys and legal agencies work with people with disabilities.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

Photo: Excellence in writing

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September 20, 2012

Grant renewal boosts GI cancer research program

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s gastrointestinal Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded its third round of funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2012

VUSN to host preview of new PBS series ‘Call the Midwife’

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will host a free preview of the new PBS series, “Call the Midwife,” on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Sarratt Cinema.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 19, 2012

Children’s Hospital offers free car seat checks

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September 14, 2012

Photo: Vanderbilt flight paramedic among first responders honored by state officials

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