Reporter

September 4, 2014

Lung cancer study reveals new drug combination targets

A Vanderbilt lung cancer patient’s exceptional response to different types of therapies spurred research that suggests lung cancer patients with specific gene alterations may benefit from combination therapy that targets two different cancer pathways.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

Stallworth debuts hemodialysis service for rehab patients

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital (VSRH) is now offering hemodialysis for its patients, eliminating the need to transport them off site for treatment.

By Kathy Whitney
September 4, 2014

Department of Pediatrics’ achievements, goals outlined

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, detailed the Department of Pediatrics’ accomplishments over the past year and looked ahead in Tuesday’s annual State of the Department address.

By Christina Echegaray
September 3, 2014

Aggressive bone cancers build more blood vessels

A subpopulation of bone cancer cells may be responsible for driving clinically aggressive behavior, suggesting new treatment options.

By Katherine Venmar
September 3, 2014

OAK system testing planned for Sept. 7-20

VUIT and Blackboard employees are working to address performance issues with OAK exacerbated by heavy use at the semester’s start, part of an overall effort to test and configure the application for optimal performance.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 2, 2014

Protein interaction protects against neurodegeneration

Two proteins interact to maintain selenium levels in the brain, and protect neurons from degeneration.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 2, 2014

Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1

Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 29, 2014

Skin biopsy to diagnose depression?

It may be possible to use skin cells as biomarkers to diagnose and manage depression.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 28, 2014

Limiting breast cancer metastasis

Vanderbilt researchers have identified a new target for blocking breast cancer metastasis.
By Brandon Turner
August 28, 2014

VU receives grant renewal from Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is renewing Vanderbilt University as an Autism Treatment Network (ATN) site with a three-year, $420,000 grant.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 28, 2014

Initiative seeks to break down breast-feeding barriers

Breast-feeding is welcomed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
August 28, 2014

Cancer makeover classes now offered monthly

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society are now offering free makeover classes monthly for cancer patients.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 28, 2014

Diverse lineup set for Discovery Lecture series

Richard J. Smith, M.D., director of the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratories (MORL) at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, will begin the 2014-2015 Flexner Discovery Lecture Series on Thursday, Sept. 11.
By Bill Snyder