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June 27, 2013

Annual telethon brings in $1.8 million for Children’s Hospital

The annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon celebrated its 30th year on June 2, raising more than $1.8 million. All proceeds benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

By Christina Echegaray
June 27, 2013

Research effort seeks to improve home care for kidney failure patients

Vanderbilt nephrologist, Thomas Golper, M.D., professor of Medicine in Nephrology and Hypertension, is leading an effort to form a research consortium with a goal of improving care for kidney failure patients who receive a form of home dialysis.

By VUMC News and Communications
David Street, M.D.
June 27, 2013

National Alliance on Mental Illness honors VU’s Street

David Street, M.D., assistant professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has received an Exemplary Psychiatrist award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

By Nancy Humphrey
June 27, 2013

Biomedical Imaging Science IV set for July 15-18

Frontiers of Biomedical Imaging Science IV, the fourth bi-annual conference sponsored by the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS), will be held July 15-18 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
June 27, 2013

Kapu elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

April Kapu, MSN, R.N., APRN, has been elected a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). AANP fellows are selected based on outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education or policy.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 27, 2013

Ehrenfeld to edit health care computing, IT journal

Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, associate professor of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Biomedical Informatics, has been named editor-in-chief of the Journal of Medical Systems, succeeding Ralph Grams, M.D., professor of Pathology and Medical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

By Jill Clendening
June 26, 2013

Sign up for new travel information sessions

Information sessions on the new travel system begin next week. The two-hour sessions are open to all employees in preparation for the July 30 launch of the new system.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 26, 2013

Insights on glaucoma gene mutations

Glaucoma-causing mutations in the gene for myocilin reduce secretion of the protein into the aqueous humor, suggesting a new option for treatment.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 25, 2013

Ross recalled as champion of Medical Center

Joseph C. Ross, M.D., who from 1982 to 1998 served VUMC as associate vice chancellor for Health Affairs, died Saturday, June 22, after a lengthy illness. He was 86.
By Wayne Wood
June 24, 2013

Vanderbilt, Children’s Hospital recognized as ‘Top Workplaces’

Vanderbilt University and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are among the best places to work in Middle Tennessee, according to the "Tennessean’s" Top Workplaces list.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 24, 2013

Predicting cancer’s response to therapy

Researchers are developing imaging methods to predict patient outcome early in the course of chemotherapy for breast cancer – to allow clinicians to adjust therapy for patients who are not responding.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 21, 2013

Rhythm response tied to gene variant

A genetic variant that increases risk for atrial fibrillation also impacts the response to a common therapy for the heart rhythm disorder.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 20, 2013

ACM, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center hold annual ‘Lifting Lives’ music camp

By VUMC News and Communications