Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Archive — Page 1 of 10
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January 29, 2025
VKC produces new tool kit on informed consent process for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Individuals with IDD are often excluded from health-related research. Exclusion from research leads to reduced quality of health care and unknown treatment effectiveness. -
December 23, 2024
🎆 2024: a year of stories that made us smile, think and grow
Take a heartwarming walk down the 2024 memory lane. Relive highlights from breakthrough discoveries to patient journeys — and one long flight path. -
November 14, 2024
Four elected to American Pediatric Society
The APS was the first North American honorary society for academic pediatricians. Members are recognized for leadership, teaching, research and contributions at an international level. -
October 25, 2024
VKC TRIAD celebrates 25 years of autism research, assessment, treatment and support with a special virtual event on Tuesday, Oct. 29
The special virtual event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will feature TRIAD leaders past and present. -
August 23, 2024
Children with developmental disabilities less likely to receive gold-standard hearing assessment
More than 30% of children with permanent hearing loss have additional disabilities. A timely diagnosis of reduced hearing and access to appropriate interventions can maximize developmental outcomes. -
August 21, 2024
Study tests wearable technology to detect problem behavior before it happens
The goal of the wearable technology is to improve behavioral assessment of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities by predicting the precursors of problem behaviors and using that information to adjust therapeutic approaches. -
January 9, 2024
VUMC receives $13 million grant to coordinate multisite clinical trial for Rett syndrome treatment
Vanderbilt University Medical Center received a $13 million Department of Defense grant to lead a multisite clinical trial that will evaluate repurposed FDA-approved drugs as treatment options for patients with Rett syndrome.