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May 11, 2023

Lovly elected to American Association for Cancer Research board

Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, has been elected to the American Association for Cancer Research board of directors.

By Tom Wilemon
May 11, 2023

Genomic analysis of SCLC tumors reveals subtypes, offers cues toward personalized treatments

The largest genomic analysis ever conducted of small cell lung cancer tumors (SCLC) has identified genetic subtypes and provided insights into the mechanisms of this aggressive and deadly cancer.

By Tom Wilemon
May 4, 2023

Physical security pilot program begins in May

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is piloting several new physical security measures, including metal detectors, starting in May.

By Craig Boerner
May 3, 2023

Vanderbilt mourns loss of former Gastroenterology director Burk

Raymond Burk Jr., MD, former director of the Vanderbilt’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, died May 1 in Nashville. He was 80.

By Bill Snyder
April 27, 2023

Trial combines novel therapies for head and neck cancer

Vanderbilt is launching a clinical trial that pairs an experimental vaccine with an established immunotherapy for recurrent, human papilloma virus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer of the head and neck.

By Tom Wilemon
April 26, 2023

VICC Scientific Retreat focuses on emerging technologies

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center 24th Annual Scientific Retreat will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm, May 23, in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.

By Tom Wilemon
April 20, 2023

Pharmacology research symposium set for April 28

Researchers from as far away as Brisbane, Australia, and Bangkok, Thailand, will participate in a scientific symposium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on April 28 honoring the memory of the late Al Reynolds, PhD, professor of Pharmacology, emeritus, who died last year.
By Bill Snyder
April 6, 2023

National Cancer Institute honors Berlin’s contributions, leadership

Vanderbilt's Jordan Berlin, MD, is a 2022 recipient of the National Cancer Institute Director’s Award.
By Tom Wilemon
March 30, 2023

New treatment helps mitigate hair loss for chemotherapy patients

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has started offering scalp cooling, which mitigates hair loss for patients receiving certain chemotherapy regimens.
By Tom Wilemon
March 16, 2023

Soothing sounds

Nashville pianist Ed Bazel, founder of The River of Calm music channel, recently played for patients in the waiting room of the Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
By Tom Wilemon
March 16, 2023

Eng stresses need for clinical trial support at cancer forum

Vanderbilt's Cathy Eng, MD, stressed the need for more patient participation and better funding for clinical trials to improve colorectal cancer treatment and outcomes during the White House Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum.
By Tom Wilemon
March 9, 2023

Osterman named Associate Vice President for Research Informatics

Travis Osterman, DO, MS, has been appointed to a new role as Associate Vice President for Research Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
March 7, 2023

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban gift supports breast cancer clinical trials at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have made a generous financial gift to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in support of clinical trials for new and better therapies for breast cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
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