Due to a variety of academic, financial and organizational barriers, the number of physician-scientists in the United States has declined by nearly 70% during the past 40 years.

Established in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science.

The novel imaging technology provides surgical teams with a real-time view of tumor margins in the operating room, allowing them to quickly determine if the entire cancerous mass was removed.

Multi-institutional study reveals unprecedented insights into early pancreatic islet formation and function during first decade of life.

“We were able to begin CPR so quickly and get oxygen restored to his brain … we had a good outcome.”

The new cobas c 703 and cobas ISE neo analytical units — part of the cobas pro integrated solutions produced by Roche — will speed up laboratory testing and improve patient care.

Komen is the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government, having invested more than $1.1 billion in research since its founding.