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From left, Ryan Allen, PhD, MacRae Linton, MD, Kasey Vickers, PhD, Quanhu Sheng, PhD, and colleagues are working to create a new model of atherosclerosis development. (photo by Susan Urmy)
August 26, 2019

VUMC investigators receive Keck Foundation award for novel atherosclerosis research

A team of researchers has received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to explore a novel model of atherosclerosis development.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 26, 2019

Colorectal cancer researchers receive SPORE funding

Colorectal cancer researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a Specialized Program of Research Excellence grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

By Tom Wilemon
August 26, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: Niels Johnsen

Niels Johnsen, MD, has joined the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Urology after completing his residency at VUMC. He began seeing patients Aug. 1.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 26, 2019

Cancer susceptibility genes

Gene variants associated with cancer risk appear to contribute to carcinogenesis by regulating target genes that in turn promote the generation of mutations.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 23, 2019

Information about 403(b) Plan Settlement

By VUMC News and Communications
August 22, 2019

How nerves may lose their insulation

Vanderbilt’s Bruce Carter and colleagues have discovered how genetic changes in the protein PMP22 may contribute to a disease of peripheral nerves.

By Bill Snyder
August 22, 2019

“Nashville Lifestyles” Women in Business issue honors Traci Nordberg, Julie Carell Stadler

Nashville Lifestyles has honored 12 trailblazing women who are creating lasting legacies in each of their fields, including hospitality, health care, money management, retail management and everything in between.
By Kathy Whitney
August 22, 2019

New prostate cancer treatment concept

Combining immunotherapy and radiation therapy may be a powerful treatment approach for castration-resistant prostate cancer.
By Leigh MacMillan
August 22, 2019

Exceptional graduate students honored with Dean’s Award

Eleven graduate students entering their fourth year of training have received the Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies.
By Leigh MacMillan
August 22, 2019

Grant strengthens breast cancer research efforts

Breast cancer researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have secured a fourth round of continuous Specialized Program of Research Excellence funding.
By Tom Wilemon
August 22, 2019

Take Defining Personalized Care — Listen to Understand

By Jill Clendening
August 22, 2019

Master of Genetic Counseling program debuts inaugural class

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has welcomed its first class of students seeking a Master of Genetic Counseling (MGC) degree.
By Nancy Humphrey
August 22, 2019

Harvest Party

Families recently gathered for the annual Arrington Vineyards Harvest Party.
By VUMC News and Communications