News Releases

Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news

Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics signs agreement to develop anti-measles antibody treatment

“These antibodies hold significant promise to be used in people who are at risk of measles, but who cannot respond to the measles vaccine due to their weakened immune systems,” said James Crowe Jr., MD, whose research team isolated the human monoclonal antibodies.

Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program sets new record

The program performed 149 lung transplants in 2025, the most ever in one year at Vanderbilt Health, and is now the second largest lung transplant center in the U.S.

By Matt Batcheldor

Six Vanderbilt faculty named honorary fellows of prestigious scientific society

The 2025 fellows have been invited to the annual AAAS Fellows Forum May 29 in Washington, D.C.

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Too much dietary salt linked to new cases of heart failure

Even modest reductions in salt consumption could reduce the burden of heart failure in high-risk populations.

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital seeks ‘VolunTeens’ for summer 2026 high school volunteer program

Three sessions will be offered this summer. The online application packet must be submitted by Friday, April 10.

By Sandra Wooten

Cheers to 10 years: Seacrest Studios celebrates a decade of connection, joy and impact

“Follow the Call of the Disco Ball” was the theme of the celebration to mark the studio moving into double digits.

By Jessica Pasley

March 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine enrolls first Down syndrome participant for Alzheimer’s disease study

Evan Dewey and his family travel from Atlanta to participate in the ABATE study, a clinical trial evaluating a treatment that could reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease development in individuals with Down syndrome

By Danny Bonvissuto

March 18, 2026

Tennessee Poison Center marks National Poison Prevention Week with new data on lifesaving impact

A national study conducted by the RAND Corporation found that poison centers across the United States save an estimated $3.1 billion in taxpayer dollars annually by averting medical costs and lost productivity.

By Sophie Raffo

March 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Health uses novel robotic device to place central lines in FDA trial

A Chattanooga patient says she’s feeling great after becoming the first to receive the robotic‑assisted central line in Nashville.

By Matt Batcheldor

March 12, 2026

Vanderbilt Health President and CEO Jeff Balser to retire

Jeff Balser’s announcement culminates a career-long journey that began at Vanderbilt in the mid-1980s as a medical student and doctoral dual degree candidate.

By John Howser

March 11, 2026

Clinical trial to test implant for stress urinary incontinence in men

SUI, or involuntary urinary leakage, affects an estimated 40 million Americans and 90 million Europeans.

By Craig Boerner

March 11, 2026

Poll: Tennessee parents are worried about the future for their kids; 1 in 3 say their child has been diagnosed with a mental health condition

Teen mental health, social media, bullying, screen time and school quality top list of parental concerns

By Jake Lowary

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