Department of Pediatrics

November 13, 2023

Study finds antiviral treatment is largely underused in children with influenza

Vanderbilt research finds antiviral medications are underused in young children diagnosed with influenza despite national guidelines supporting their use

By Jessica Pasley
October 30, 2023

Crowe, Osheroff honored by AAMC

Vanderbilt’s James E. Crowe, Jr, MD, and Neil Osheroff, PhD, are among 12 individuals honored by the Association of American Medical Colleges during its 2023 Awards Recognition Event.

By Bill Snyder
October 17, 2023

Vanderbilt’s Ellen Clayton and Allison McCoy elected fellows of ACMI

Vanderbilt’s Ellen Clayton, MD, JD, and Allison McCoy, PhD, have been elected to the American College of Medical Informatics (ACMI) class of 2023.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
Curled up in a box
October 16, 2023

Initiative seeks to aid youth at risk for suicide

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has joined a national initiative to better identify and care for youth at risk for suicide.

By Jessica Pasley
October 12, 2023

More work needed on plans of safe care for infants affected by maternal substance use

Vanderbilt research found that there is variability in practice for infants affected by maternal substance use driven by vague policy, challenges of cross-system collaboration and a lack of general knowledge about substance use disorder.

By Nancy Humphrey
October 6, 2023

Build-out begins on final floors of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt expansion

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt continues to grow to new heights. As part of the ongoing four-floor expansion of Monroe Carell, a temporary crane alongside the pediatric facility’s building signifies a move toward the final phases of the project.

By Christina Echegaray
September 29, 2023

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to begin estimating prevalence of cerebral palsy in Middle Tennessee

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has received funding to monitor and estimate prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in Middle Tennessee.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 22, 2023

Debra Friedman receives Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award

Debra Friedman, MD, MS, has been awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to examine outcomes in pediatric, adolescent and young adult sarcoma patients and survivors.
By Christina Echegaray
September 19, 2023

Edwards, Gastineau, Brady honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics.
By Christina Echegaray
September 13, 2023

James Crowe’s antibody research lands American Society for Microbiology Award

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s James Crowe Jr., MD, has been named to receive the 2024 American Society for Microbiology Award for Applied and Biotechnological Research.
By Bill Snyder
September 1, 2023

Family finds comfort in Spina Bifida Clinic’s compassionate, comprehensive care

Katie and William Vincent knew they wanted to continue their daughter's spina bifida care where it began as an infant — at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
August 22, 2023

New funds enhance child passenger and bike safety efforts

Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA Auto Club Group Foundation recently awarded funds to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to advance equity in child passenger and bike safety.
By Jessica Pasley
August 15, 2023

Pediatric ECMO program receives top recognition from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s receives top designation by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization
By Jessica Pasley
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