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September 30, 2021

Study shows how a protein coding gene confers breast cancer susceptibility during DNA transcription

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center research is providing new insights into how genetic variants convey breast cancer susceptibility by altering the transcription factor proteins that convert DNA strands into RNA.

By Tom Wilemon
September 30, 2021

Dewey receives gender equity honor from American College of Physicians

Vanderbilt’s Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, was recently honored by the American College of Physicians as part of that organization’s observance of September as Women in Medicine Month.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 30, 2021

Woodall named Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Affairs director

Sarah Creekmore Woodall has been named director of Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Affairs.

By Kathy Whitney
Carla Bumbalough is featured in the campaign that’s designed to thank employees for their dedication to their patients and each other during challenging times.
September 29, 2021

Campaign thanks employees for their dedication to patients and each other

Vanderbilt Health has launched a brand communications campaign — called Caregivers Need Care, Too — designed to thank the workforce for their dedication to their patients and to each other during challenging times.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 29, 2021

Neurotransmitter transporters expert Amara set for Oct. 7 Discovery Lecture

Susan Amara, PhD, scientific director of the Intramural Research Program at the NIMH and an expert on the biology of neurotransmitter transporters, will deliver Vanderbilt’s next Discovery Lecture via Zoom at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.

By Bill Snyder
September 27, 2021

Meeting a critical need

VUMC employees stepped up at last week’s blood drive to help address the current regional and national shortage of blood and blood products driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 27, 2021

Rush testifies before Congress on pandemic’s impact on children

Vanderbilt's Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, spoke to several members of Congress recently and painted a vivid picture of the toll the virus has taken on children in Tennessee and at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
September 24, 2021

City of Tullahoma honors staff of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital for pandemic care efforts

The City of Tullahoma presented a proclamation of thanks to the staff of Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital for their dedicated effort to care for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 24, 2021

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton city proclamation

By VUMC News and Communications
September 23, 2021

Local family shines in campaign to establish ALS research program

Evan Campa and her family are at the forefront of a campaign to establish an ALS basic science research program at Vanderbilt.
By Paul Govern
September 23, 2021

Study tracks smell, taste loss associated with COVID

Vanderbilt researchers are studying ways to better evaluate and predict who is at risk of persistent smell and taste loss after COVID-19 infection.
By Emily Stembridge
September 23, 2021

Clean and safe

VUMC recently honored workers who have been on the front lines during the pandemic to keep facilities clean and safe.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 23, 2021

Clinical trial tests ATR inhibitor in difficult-to-treat cancers

By Doug Campbell
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