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April 2, 2015

Study explores driver behind lung cancer tumor progression

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified the mechanisms used by a gene and its binding protein to drive tumor growth in several forms of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 2, 2015

Game theory reveals new ways to protect de-identified data

A new study from Vanderbilt introduces an adroit and flexible strategy to quash attacks on patient privacy and aid the flow of vital research data.

By Paul Govern
April 2, 2015

Shade Tree Trot gearing up to raise funds for student-run clinic

This year’s 5K Shade Tree Trot, the single largest source of funding for the Shade Tree Clinic, is set for Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. at the Vanderbilt football stadium.

By Jessica Pasley
March 31, 2015

Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly

Five faculty awards were handed out March 31 during Spring Faculty Assembly, including the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 27, 2015

New Vanderbilt IT team to upgrade classroom technologies, offer support and training

Vanderbilt IT has formed a new Audio/Visual Design and Support Team to raise all classrooms to today’s digital standards and offer support, training and day-to-day repairs.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 26, 2015

‘Docking stations’ on chromosomes new anti-cancer target

Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered a cleft in a chromosome-binding protein that may hold the key to stopping most cancers in their tracks.

By Bill Snyder
March 26, 2015

Friends of Children’s Hospital dedicated to showing support

For more than 40 years, a group of dedicated volunteers known as the Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has worked to turn scary hospital visits into happier memories.
By Kathy Whitney
March 26, 2015

ResearchMatch adds new clinical trials feature

Patients seeking to participate in clinical trials have a new option in online tools for finding studies that might offer hope for their problem or condition.
By Paul Govern
March 26, 2015

Discovery Lecturer O’Rahilly to explore obesity, insulin resistance

Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D., an expert in metabolic and endocrine diseases, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 2.
By Leigh MacMillan
March 26, 2015

Photo: Cancer discoveries

Louis Staudt, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Cancer Genomics and co-chief of the NCI’s Lymphoid Malignancies Branch, spoke about new lymphoma therapies at his recent Flexner Discovery Lecture.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 26, 2015

StoryCorps project on campus April 22-24

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s project with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to record and preserve voices of local community members will be on campus Wednesday, April 22 - Friday, 24.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 26, 2015

Nominations for Vanderbilt Prize Scholar sought

Nominations for this year’s Vanderbilt Prize Scholar are now being accepted. The deadline is April 24.
By Doug Campbell
March 26, 2015

Match Day reveals medical students’ future addresses

At last Friday’s Match Day, graduating Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) students and their family members and friends packed Langford Auditorium, anxiously waiting for the clock to strike 11 a.m.
By Jessica Pasley
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