VUMC News and Communications

March 2, 2023

Sex-specific regulation of kidney signals

Links between estrogen signaling and sodium excretion by the kidney could help explain a reduced risk of hypertension in females versus males.

By Kelsey Pinckard
Andrew Wiese, MPH, PhD, left, Carlos Grijalva, MD, MPH, and colleagues found that the risk of a heart attack diagnosis was highest in the first week after onset of pneumococcal infection.
March 2, 2023

Serious pneumococcal infections increase the risk of heart attack

A Vanderbilt study found that patients with serious pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia and sepsis, are at a substantially increased risk of heart attack after the onset of infection.

By Jake Lowary
March 2, 2023

Medical School Spring Faculty Assembly set for May 19

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Spring Faculty Assembly will be noon-1:30 p.m. on May 19 in 208 Light Hall.

By VUMC News and Communications
The number of parking spaces available in the Central Garage is being reduced as part of VUMC’s multi-year expansion project. (photo by Susan Urmy)
March 2, 2023

New phase of garage expansion begins March 18

The kickoff phase of the 15-level Link Building project that involves adding three-floors to the Central Parking Garage is progressing on schedule.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2023

Zoom to Teams: Make sure you are prepared for Zoom access to be removed on March 16

By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2023

Scott Society Lecture, “The Life of Vivien Thomas” by Brigham and Women’s Robert Higgins is March 3

By VUMC News and Communications