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July 25, 2023

Signaling pathways in liposarcomas

A broad bioinformatics approach revealed that Hedgehog signaling is upregulated in dedifferentiated liposarcoma, suggesting this pathway may be an early indicator of poor prognosis and a potential therapeutic target.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 25, 2023

Vanderbilt mourns loss of pediatric informatician Stuart Weinberg

Stuart T. Weinberg, MD, an innovator and advocate in the field of pediatric informatics with expertise in clinical reminders, web services, personal health records, immunization registries and clinical decision support at the provider, institutional and national levels, died on July 18 in Franklin, Tennessee.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
July 25, 2023

Vanderbilt Transplant Center reaches new record in number of procedures performed

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2023 (FY 23) — 665 life-saving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 25, 2023

nference and Vanderbilt University Medical Center sign agreement to advance real-world evidence generation in complex disease populations

nference, a science-first software company transforming healthcare by making biomedical data computable, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have announced a strategic agreement aimed at advancing research through the deployment of nference’s state-of-the-art federated clinical analytics platform. By leveraging the power of federated AI and machine learning, this collaboration will expand clinical insights in key research areas.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 24, 2023

Colin Walsh elected to the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics

Vanderbilt’s Colin Walsh, MD, MA, was recently elected to the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) class of 2023.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
July 24, 2023

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

A Vanderbilt study is among the first to quantify how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects.

By Jessica Pasley
July 20, 2023

Reception honors Gordon Bernard’s decades of service and contributions

Gordon Bernard, MD, was honored at a reception on July 19 in recognition of his contributions to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for more than 40 years.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 20, 2023

Predicting gene expression may speed discovery: study

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Cambridge have developed a method of or predicting gene expression in hard-to-access tissues like the brain from more accessible tissues, including whole blood.
By Bill Snyder
July 20, 2023

Rare case: brain injury stirs creativity, synesthesia

Vanderbilt researchers report on a musician who acquired synesthesia — a merging of sensations — and improved creativity following a traumatic brain injury.
By Paul Govern
July 20, 2023

Stem cell recipient meets donor who saved her life 10 years ago

Each passing day is precious for Deneen Eastridge, but a decade is a priceless gift. The Dallas resident came to Nashville recently to meet Trina Hughes, the stem cell donor who gave her the gift of life 10 years ago.
By Tom Wilemon
July 19, 2023

Summer program gives high schoolers taste of discovery

Since the Aspirnaut high school summer research internship program was launched in 2009, 334 students from 34 states have participated. To date, nearly 90 of them have gone to earn MD degrees, PhDs, or both.
By Bill Snyder
July 19, 2023

Holowatyj receives National Cancer Institute MERIT Award

Vanderbilt's Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI, has received the National Cancer Institute’s Method to Extend Research in Time Award to support her ongoing investigation into how early-onset colorectal cancer and its treatments impact reproductive health.
By Tom Wilemon
July 19, 2023

McKinney appointed to Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board

Vanderbilt LifeFlight's Jared McKinney, MD, has been named by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to the state Emergency Medical Services Board.
By Nancy Humphrey
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