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October 5, 2023

Study finds no difference in heart transplant outcomes using organs donated after circulatory death and after brain death

A Vanderbilt study found no difference in one-year survival and other outcomes among heart transplant patients who received their new organs from from donation after circulatory death and donation after brain death.

By Matt Batcheldor
x-ray of stomach
October 5, 2023

Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancer

A Vanderbilt study found that a drug that has been used for decades for intestinal pinworms, can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer.

By Tom Wilemon
October 5, 2023

Stenner and Webber lead collaborative team to win AMA Precision Education Innovation Grant

Shane Stenner, MD, MS, and Chase Webber, DO, and a collaborative team of experts at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center were recently named to receive the American Medical Association’s ChangeMedEd Innovation grant. 

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
October 5, 2023

Kidney disease gene also has a protective mutation

African Americans have long been known to be at increased risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt researchers have now discovered a protective genetic mutation that covers the hole to eliminate the risk.

By Craig Boerner
October 5, 2023

Jane Case named associate vice chair for Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine

Jane Case, DNP, APRN-BC, has been named associate vice chair for Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 5, 2023

Flulapalooza 2023

This year, 10,603 faculty, staff, postdoc scholars and students were vaccinated at VUMC’s Flulapalooza event.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 4, 2023

VUMC’s Department of Biostatistics marks 20 years

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Department of Biostatistics recently marked its 20th anniversary with a half-day symposium and research poster session.
By Paul Govern
October 4, 2023

Vulnerability found in immunotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a druggable target on natural killer cells that could potentially trigger a therapeutic response in patients with immunotherapy-resistant, triple-negative breast cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
October 3, 2023

Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners

Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Doug Campbell
October 3, 2023

Sandy Bledsoe to step down from VUMC Risk and Insurance Management role

Sandy Bledsoe, RN, BSN, ARM, MA, Vice President, Risk and Insurance Management for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be stepping down from her role in January 2024.
By Kathy Whitney
October 3, 2023

Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture set for Oct. 24

The 22nd annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon in 208 Light Hall.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 3, 2023

Research fellowship for genetic counselors established at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has received a grant to establish a research fellowship for genetic counselors that will prepare them to contribute more fully to the advancement of personalized medicine.
By Bill Snyder
October 2, 2023

New “DNA” podcast season explores how to harness change, ideas to improve business and medicine

Go to your favorite podcast channel right now to subscribe and listen to the first episode of Season 4!
By Holly Fletcher
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