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April 18, 2013

‘Challenge’ reveals students’ tech transfer ingenuity

A strategy for commercializing a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) has won top honors at this year’s TechVenture Challenge.

By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

Clinic helps foster recovery from initial psychotic breaks

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital’s Psychotic Disorders Clinic has become a leader in the region for the initial assessment and treatment of young adults suffering from their first psychotic break.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

UT Southwestern’s Brown set to deliver Flexner Discovery Lecture

Nobel laureate Michael Brown, M.D., whose research paved the way for the development of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 25.

By Leigh MacMillan
April 18, 2013

VUMC Neurodiagnostic Program gains accreditation

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurodiagnostic Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Photo: Pharmacology Forum

Claus Schneider, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pharmacology, center, is presented with the 2013 Teaching Award by Pharmacology graduate students Odaine Gordon and Katie Sprinkel during last week’s Joel G. Hardman Student Invited Pharmacology Forum.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Knostman receives Frontline Impact Award

Molly Knostman, manager of the Central-Inpatient Pharmacy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been chosen one of three recipients of the 2012 Frontline Impact Award.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Annual Donate Life event set for April 25

In 2012, 204 lives were saved because of the generosity of 65 individuals at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Jessica Pasley
April 18, 2013

VUMC recognized for support of LGBT business

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and two of its employees have been recognized for contributions to the LGBT business community in Nashville.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Stars line up to bring patients’ songs to life

Heartfelt songs penned by a group of patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt while working with their music therapist are being released May 14 worldwide on a compilation CD featuring some of Nashville’s top recording stars.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Early study reveals ‘nuclear’ strategy for atherosclerosis

Vanderbilt University scientists have discovered a potential new strategy for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and stopping atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease.
By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

Study reveals broad dangers of trans fats

A new study by Vanderbilt investigators suggests a diet high in trans fatty acids (TFA) may contribute to death from any cause.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Nobel laureate stresses need to develop biomarkers

After 40 years in basic science working with yeast cells, Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., has turned his attention in a new direction.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 17, 2013

‘Longevity’ gene aids kidney survival

A gene associated with cell survival and longevity may protect the kidney from acute injury.
By Leigh MacMillan