Research

October 6, 2022

Gene tied to childhood epilepsy

Data drawn from four unrelated patients with a childhood epilepsy syndrome — and from in vitro and in vivo studies — link novel variants in a GABA transporter gene to seizure activity, Vanderbilt researchers reported.

By Paul Govern
October 6, 2022

Stress, obesity and food intake

Vanderbilt researchers are elucidating the neuronal pathways that contribute to food consumption in response to stress — “comfort feeding” — and how they differ in males versus females and in the context of obesity.

By Kelsey Pinckard
A Vanderbilt study shows that reducing consumption of simple sugars helped improve gastroesophageal reflux disease.
October 6, 2022

Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

A Vanderbilt study found that reducing dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a randomized controlled trial.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 4, 2022

Vanderbilt’s Terker wins NIH Director’s Early Independence Award

Andrew Terker, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of kidney disease, has received a 2022 National Institutes of Health Director’s Early Independence Award.

By Bill Snyder
September 29, 2022

VUMC lands grant to build top-line biosafety facility

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to construct a state-of-the-art BioSafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility for research involving the COVID-19 virus, anthrax and other dangerous microorganisms.

By Bill Snyder
September 29, 2022

Policy, resources crucial for lung cancer screening: study

Vanderbilt reseach shows that resources for lung cancer screening programs increased the number of veterans screened.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 29, 2022

Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum set for Oct. 21

Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum, an annual celebration of the “translation” of scientific discovery into clinical practice, will be held Oct. 21 at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center.
By Bill Snyder
September 27, 2022

Diagnostic biomarker for bone disorder

A urine chemical performs better as a diagnostic biomarker for the soft bone disease hypophosphatasia than other laboratory measures, Vanderbilt researchers have demonstrated.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 26, 2022

Gender differences with bladder pain

Gender differences in the pain experiences and treatment needs of people with a urologic pain syndrome could be used to improve interventions, Vanderbilt researchers report.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 22, 2022

Colon cancer researchers awarded NCI grant for study of early lesions

Vanderbilt researchers are studying precancerous lesions and early cancers in the colon, with the goal of developing new ways to prevent colorectal cancer, the nation’s second leading cancer killer.
By Sarah E. Glass
September 22, 2022

Nominations sought for Research Staff Awards

Nominations for the 2022 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Research Staff Awards are now being accepted.
By Bill Snyder
September 22, 2022

Reduced exercise capacity in ICU survivors

ICU survivors who have impaired exercise capacity months after discharge may have damaged muscle mitochondria — the energy powerhouses of the cell, Vanderbilt researchers propose.
By Kelsey Pinckard
September 22, 2022

Nerve cells and cancer progression

Immature nerves and neural precursor cells increase in density as a type of premalignant tumor in the pancreas progresses to invasive disease, suggesting that blocking these cells may arrest malignant progression.
By Leigh MacMillan
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