News Releases Archive — Page 2 of 41

Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news

September 28, 2026

California firm licenses ‘potent’ anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing

The human monoclonal antibodies were isolated from two individuals who had been infected by measles. Further development and clinical testing could lead to the first monoclonal antibody therapy against the highly infectious respiratory virus.

September 25, 2026

Study identifies factors driving effectiveness of off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy

The team’s findings could lead to new strategies which improve efficacy of these treatments and expand lifesaving options for cancer patients.

September 22, 2026

Vanderbilt Health to lead nationwide initiative to improve outcomes for critically ill patients

Funded via ARPA-H, CIRCLE will combine advances in diagnostics and AI to speed development of next-generation interventions that identify and respond to harmful immunoinflammatory states before life-threatening complications occur.

September 22, 2026

Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day

For 10th year, qualifying uninsured and underinsured Middle Tennesseans receive the surgeries they need

Melissa Glass of Morgantown, Kentucky, had single-port robotic surgery at Vanderbilt Health to remove a cancerous tumor in her colon. The minimally invasive procedure allowed her to recover more quickly and return to activities she loves. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 17, 2026

Single-port, robotic colorectal surgery means patients go home, heal faster

Vanderbilt Health is among the highest volume single-port robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. Dozens of established surgeons from around the U.S. have come to train with this team.

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books. (Submitted photo)
September 16, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair set to arrive at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the first time

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books.