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November 6, 2019

Rathmell receives 2019 Eugene P. Schonfeld Award

The Kidney Cancer Association is recognizing the research accomplishments and leadership achievements of W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, with its top honor, the Eugene P. Schonfeld Award.

By Tom Wilemon
November 6, 2019

Study finds acid reducers may pose risk for children

The use of acid reducers among children is on the rise and so are potential side effects, which is sparking concern according to a recent study.

By Jessica Pasley
A study participant at Emory University School of Medicine watches a video while an eye tracker records when and where she looks at the screen.
November 6, 2019

Autism study tracks musical rhythm as possible treatment

Researchers are partnering to study musical rhythm synchronization as a part of social development and how it’s disrupted in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in hopes of developing music interventions for improving social communication.

By Kelsey Herbers
November 6, 2019

HIV/AIDS expert Nabel set for next Discovery Lecture

Gary Nabel, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President of Sanofi, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 14.

By Leigh MacMillan
November 5, 2019

Endotoxin shock protector

A novel tool developed by Vanderbilt scientists protects animals from endotoxin shock and can be used for mechanistic analyses of inflammation due to microbial and other insults.

By Bill Snyder
November 4, 2019

Sleep experts: daylight saving time has long-term brain effects

Sleep experts published a JAMA Neurology commentary in which they recap large epidemiological studies to advocate for ending the practice.

By VUMC News and Communications