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June 6, 2016
Pulmonary fibrosis culprits
New findings identify isoketal-modified proteins as a previously unrecognized feature of pulmonary fibrosis and as a potential therapeutic target for this disease. -
June 3, 2016
Pregnancy-related heart disorder clues
Vanderbilt researchers have identified biomarkers that could be useful for evaluating and treating pregnancy-related heart failure. -
June 2, 2016
Alzheimer’s risk gene in younger adults
A genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in later life appears to benefit younger adults as they age. -
June 2, 2016
VUMC nurse’s personal experiences drive her care of patients with congenital heart defects
Every day, Misty Sharpe looks at the scar down the center of her chest and knows she’s a survivor. She has had four heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defects, ranging from when she was 4 days old to 4 years old. Sharpe, MSN, R.N., now works as a nurse case manager in the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, treating patients with congenital heart defects and working to raise awareness of the condition. -
June 2, 2016
‘Young Scientist’ showcases high schoolers’ research at Vanderbilt
High school students performing advanced research at Vanderbilt have the opportunity to share their findings with the scientific community through a journal of their own. -
June 2, 2016
National certification standards set for health and wellness coaches
Credentialing criteria for health and wellness coaches have been established for the first time, setting the stage for health professionals to apply to take the certification exam next year. -
June 2, 2016
VICC’s Levy named Komen Scholar for breast cancer research
Mia Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Ingram Assistant Professor of Cancer Research and director of Cancer Health Informatics and Strategy at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), has been named a Komen Scholar by the Susan G. Komen organization.