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March 13, 2014

‘Missing link’ may spur new brain disorder drugs

Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego and Vanderbilt University have discovered a “missing link” in the structure of a transmembrane receptor that could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

By Bill Snyder
March 13, 2014

Viral illness may spur ‘standing up’ disorder

Circulating “autoantibodies” possibly triggered by a viral illness may contribute an abnormally rapid heart rate or tachycardia upon standing that affects 500,000 Americans, mostly young women, according to researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Vanderbilt University.

By Bill Snyder
March 13, 2014

Health informatics services reorganizes to meet users’ needs

Support for Medical Center operations is now named Health Informatics Technologies and Services or HITS. The group’s tagline is “Powering Care, Discovery and Learning.”

By Paul Govern
March 13, 2014

A new way to target cancer-driver Ras

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered small molecules that turn off cancerous Ras signals in a new way.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 13, 2014

Biomedical engineering institute honors four faculty

Four Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).

By Bill Snyder
March 13, 2014

Conference explores benefits of health workforce diversity

As an industry, health care is uniquely positioned to promote the need for, and benefits of, a more diverse and encompassing workforce.

By Doug Campbell
March 13, 2014

Haun takes new role to enhance VUMC managed care relationships

Sheri Haun, MBA, director of the Office of the Health System Chief Executive Officer, has assumed the new role of associate vice president for Managed Care Contracting for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 13, 2014

Grant puts faith to work for people with disabilities

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will serve as the lead site for a $500,000 grant focused on building capacity of faith communities, such as churches, mosques, synagogues and other religious organizations, to support employment for members with disabilities.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 13, 2014

Free head and neck cancer screening set for March 15

Medical professionals in the Department of Otolaryngology will provide free head and neck cancer screenings, Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Craft Brewed, a local craft brew and home supply store, 2502 Franklin Pike.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 13, 2014

Discovery Lecture

By VUMC News and Communications
March 13, 2014

Pharmacology forum set for March 18

“Safety Pharmacology” will be the topic of the 23rd annual Joel G. Hardman Student-Invited Pharmacology Forum Tuesday, March 18, in 202 Light Hall.
By Bill Snyder
March 13, 2014

VUSM student elected to board of nation’s largest LGBTI association

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Kristen Eckstrand, Ph.D., was recently elected to the board of GLMA, the largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health care professionals in the world. She is the first student to hold an at-large board position since the organization was founded in 1981.
By Jessica Pasley
March 13, 2014

Next Bedside Matters to focus on work safety

The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will take place on Wednesday, March 19.
By VUMC News and Communications