Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Archive — Page 1 of 53
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August 4, 2026
Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is focus of nearly $2M grant
The project will integrate diverse datasets and advanced quantitative approaches to better define the natural history of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne, identify key biomarkers, and support the development of tools to optimize the design and conduct of clinical trials for candidate drugs. -
August 3, 2026
Vanderbilt pediatricians Meg Rush and Cristin Fritz recognized with top awards
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors Rush and Fritz for their advocacy and commitment to improving child health. -
July 31, 2026
Large doses of fun packed into a pilot on-site summer camp program for hematology-oncology clinic patients
The success of the half-day interaction on Fridays led the Sunrise Association to pilot a six-day camp environment for the clinic. The hope is that it will be shared with other pediatric hospitals offering cancer therapies. -
July 29, 2026
Tri Star Energy celebrates fundraising milestones for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Recently, the company reached a remarkable milestone of $5 million in total support for Monroe Carell, reflecting its long-standing commitment to patient- and family-centered care. -
July 24, 2026
Three Pediatric Heart Institute researchers earn American Heart Association funding awards
More than $500,000 in grants will fuel pioneering work in early disease detection, genetic risk insights and family-centered care for children with heart conditions. -
July 22, 2026
ECMO program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among best in the world
Vanderbilt Health was the first to use this technology in Tennessee in 1989, with the first patient placed on ECMO in the neonatal intensive care unit. The pediatric program is one of the largest and most successful programs in the world. -
July 21, 2026
Celebrating the canine connection: Calamari honors Squid
Squid, a facility dog at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, helped relieve Porter Pickett’s anxiety throughout cancer treatment.