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February 1, 2018

AAAS, chemistry society honor Lindsley’s research contributions

Craig Lindsley, PhD, co-director of the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery (VCNDD), has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and elected chair-elect of the Section of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

By Bill Snyder
February 1, 2018

Wellness strategies focus of APRN grand rounds

There are more than 1,000 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) practicing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), and their scope of practice expands every day. With that growth, there are tremendous opportunities for positive experiences in caring for patients and families, but nurses should also take time to care for themselves, said Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, Executive Chief Nursing Officer.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 1, 2018

Study tracks therapy to slow idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Investigators in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care have launched a pilot study to see if patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can tolerate the addition of a commonly used antiviral drug to standard IPF treatments. The research team believes the drug may ultimately help slow progression of the chronic and progressive disease or reverse its course.

By Nancy Humphrey
February 1, 2018

Research Staff Awards honor lab, administrative excellence

Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine were honored last week for research excellence during the 14th annual Research Staff Awards luncheon at the University Club.

By Bill Snyder
February 1, 2018

Haute in the Hospital

Children’s Hospital patients, families, staff and community partners recently came together for “Haute in the Hospital,” an art therapy event that allowed participants to design their own small piece of a deconstructed hospital gown.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Bauchat to direct Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology

Jeanette Bauchat, MD, MS, has been appointed chief of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology.

By VUMC News and Communications