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April 11, 2013

New clinic links pediatric sarcoma treatment services

J. Carlton Smith noticed severe pain in his knee five years ago during a lacrosse tournament. Smith, then 13 years old, never imagined hearing the diagnosis doctors would give him: osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone.

By Christina Echegaray
April 11, 2013

Newborn screening program championed at VU helps save boy

John Isaac Stone Seabolt was born Feb. 26, less than two months after a new state law went into effect encouraging the screening of newborn babies for “silent” heart defects.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 11, 2013

Leukemia culprit’s cellular actions

Overexpression of a gene that is a common culprit in leukemia induces stem cell-like features in T cells, which may enable the cells to become cancerous.

By Leigh MacMillan
April 10, 2013

Vanderbilt experts offer tips for minimizing storm stress

Last year, 37 tornadoes ripped through the state of Tennessee. Vanderbilt University Medical Center experts are offering tips on how to minimize storm stress and how to prepare in case a storm displaces you from your home.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor

Last month, as the impact of federal budget sequestration (the “sequester”) became reality, I pledged to communicate with you frequently about the unprecedented financial challenges before us, and steps we must all proactively engage.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2013

Cancer studies reveal new genetic variants

The future of cancer is becoming clearer. And it’s not looking so good for cancer.

By Bill Snyder
April 4, 2013

Kinch to lead Tennessee Nurses Association

Jill Kinch, MSN, APN, advanced practice nurse team manager for Perioperative and Procedural Services at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been appointed president of the Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA).
By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2013

Photo: Longtime collaborators

Jeffrey Whitsett, M.D., of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, poses with his Vanderbilt colleague and longtime research collaborator, Mildred Stahlman, M.D., professor of Pediatrics, prior to delivering his Flexner Discovery Lecture entitled “Lessons from Newborn Infants,” March 28 in Vanderbilt’s Light Hall.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2013

Nobel laureate Hartwell set for Discovery Lecture

Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 11.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 4, 2013

Pharmacology forum to explore neurobiology of criminal behavior

“The Neurobiology of Criminals” is the theme of the 22nd annual Joel G. Hardman Student-Invited Pharmacology Forum, April 11 in 208 Light Hall.
By Bill Snyder
April 4, 2013

Infectious diseases foundation honors VUMC’s Schaffner

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is awarding William Schaffner, M.D., professor and chair of Preventive Medicine, with its John P. Utz Leadership Award, presented to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication to their profession and to the NFID.
By Craig Boerner
April 4, 2013

Photo: Strong references

Carol Quarles, BSN, R.N., and Sadie Land, BSN, R.N., were both referred to VUMC by current Vanderbilt nurses through the Nurse Referral Bonus Program, which runs through April 30.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2013

Symposium to offer look at latest infectious diseases imaging research

The latest research on imaging infectious diseases will be discussed during a mini-symposium noon to 5 p.m., April 12, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center Board of Trust Room.
By Bill Snyder