Tom Wilemon Archive

March 20, 2026

Study shows AI-assisted risk model for lung nodules is cost-effective

Risk prediction software using artificial intelligence can help determine whether pulmonary nodules detected during lung cancer screening need to be biopsied.

By Tom Wilemon
March 10, 2026

Lung cancer conference set for May 8

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Lung Institute will host “The Future of Lung Cancer Care,” a one-day educational event scheduled for May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University.

By Tom Wilemon
March 6, 2026

Matt Pack leads efforts to expand opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities

Through his work with Project SEARCH, Pack is helping expand career pathways and build a culture of belonging across Vanderbilt Health.

By Tom Wilemon
February 18, 2026

Patient with melanoma receives tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy

The highly personalized treatment is currently approved for patients with advanced stages of melanoma whose tumors have grown despite immunotherapies and/or targeted therapies.

By Tom Wilemon
January 12, 2026

Guide published for outpatient cancer treatment with bispecific antibodies

Vanderbilt-Ingram was among the first in the nation to establish outpatient protocols for another personalized immunotherapy, CAR-T.

By Tom Wilemon
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January 8, 2026

Patients with clonal hematopoiesis have increased heart disease risk following cancer treatment 

Study supports the potential benefits of screening patients for CHIP before they undergo cancer treatment so they can be more closely monitored for heart complications.

By Tom Wilemon
December 8, 2025

Interim data reported for multiple myeloma off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy  

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center accrued the most patients nationwide for the clinical trial for P-BCMA-ALLO1 – a chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy (CAR-T) derived from healthy donors’ white blood cells.
By Tom Wilemon
December 4, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram researchers present cancer advancements at ASH 2025 

Established in 1958, ASH is the world’s largest professional organization for clinicians and scientists who study blood diseases. 
By Tom Wilemon
December 2, 2025

Women who receive mammograms also undergo lung scans if notified of eligibility

Study showed that the improvement in lung cancer screenings exceeded the target enrollment set by the researchers.
By Tom Wilemon
November 18, 2025

Quantum computing team including Sunho Park wins competitive award

Their work focused on determining tissue and electrophysiological properties of the heart based on existing imaging approaches using quantum computing.
By Tom Wilemon
November 4, 2025

Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes VUMC as a top oncology provider  

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center serves more than 49,000 distinct patients and manages over 250,000 outpatient visits annually.
By Tom Wilemon
October 23, 2025

New resources help people take action to prevent inherited diseases

To launch a connection search, someone with a specific gene variant signs up to meet others who share that variant, beginning a process of discovering new connections with unknown relatives and encouraging family members to get tested.
By Tom Wilemon