Research Archive — Page 132 of 194

Person getting a shot
February 12, 2015

VU study explores optimal timing for pertussis vaccine

Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is experiencing a resurgence, and its tiniest victims are not armed to battle the contagious respiratory infection.

By Jessica Pasley
Dr. John Penn wearing glasses, a white lab coat, and tie, seated in a laboratory setting.
February 12, 2015

VUMC’s Penn named president-elect of eye research society

John Penn, Ph.D., Phyllis G and William B. Snyder Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been named president-elect of the International Society for Eye Research (ISER).

By Jessica Pasley
Healthcare worker measures a seated patient’s blood pressure with a cuff and stethoscope in a clinic examination room.
February 12, 2015

VU study explores inflammation, hypertension link

The evidence is increasing: the immune system and inflammation are key contributors to high blood pressure.

By Bill Snyder
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February 11, 2015

Kidney disease impacts HDL function

Chronic kidney disease impairs the protective functions of HDL, Vanderbilt researchers report this month.

By Leigh MacMillan
Three-dimensional molecular-style illustration of a spherical magenta particle with multiple purple knob-like projections surrounding a teal inner core.
February 10, 2015

Targeting HIV’s “cap”

New findings underscore the attractiveness of the HIV capsid – the structure that encloses the viral genome – as a therapeutic target.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Small vial of green liquid and laboratory pipette over a colorful grid of red and green dots resembling a genetic microarray.
February 9, 2015

Gene profile predicts metastasis

A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found.

By Yan Su