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Grayscale close-up of a person pressing a hand against the lower back, with a red glow highlighting the painful area.
January 10, 2014

A pain in the … genes

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that variation in the gene encoding the potassium channel GIRK1 plays a role in modulating human pain perception.

By Leigh MacMillan
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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
Two men sit at a panel table in front of a lecture hall chalkboard, with microphones and water bottles. The man on the left wears a dark suit and yellow tie; the man on the right wears a white lab coat and smiles.
November 29, 2012

Symposium highlights VU’s clinical, translational research

Nearly $5 million in internal pilot grants to jumpstart research projects. A tripling in the number of clinical and translational research publications. Novel research tools that have been snapped up by scientists around the world.

By Bill Snyder
ResearchMatch logo with stylized teal and gold lowercase letters above the word “researchmatch.”
February 8, 2012

Matchmaker for clinical studies

ResearchMatch.org is a web-based registry that is connecting participants and researchers for clinical studies.

By Leigh MacMillan
Modern multi-story brick and glass office buildings behind leafy trees under a clear blue sky.
June 14, 2011

VUMC awarded $20M to coordinate science consortium

Consortium will advance biomedical research nationwide.

By Bill Snyder
Illustration of red blood cells flowing through the interior of a blood vessel.
May 5, 2011

Stents relieve post-infection problem

Placing stents in blood vessels can provide long-term relief from rare complications of a fungal lung infection.

By Vanderbilt Health News