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Brain and doorway concept
April 6, 2012

Minds wide open: Neuroscience at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University has emerged as one of the nation’s leading academic centers in neuroscience.

By Bill Snyder
March 9, 2012

Shyness study examines how brain adapts to stimuli

Shyness may be caused by deficits in the brain.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 21, 2012

‘Acid test’ for cervical cancer

An inexpensive, low-tech test for cervical cancer may be a good option for screening for the disease among HIV-infected women in developing countries.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 10, 2012

Opinion: Scientific research is essential to state’s economic health

In this Tennessean opinion piece, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser discusses the impact scientific research has in Tennessee and the critical importance of continued federal investment in this research.

By VUMC News and Communications
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
January 26, 2012

Investigators seek clues to resistance to melanoma drug

Investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and several other centers may be one step closer to finding out why some melanoma patients relapse after treatment with a promising new drug.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 20, 2012

Studies shed new light on how nitric oxide is produced

The discovery of a previously unrecognized and pivotal role of enzyme ASL in nitric oxide production could potentially lead to new therapies for babies with pulmonary hypertension.
By Leigh MacMillan
January 5, 2012

Study applies random genotype sets to new disease

By Paul Govern
January 5, 2012

VUMC researchers reveal darker side of common cold

By VUMC News and Communications
December 21, 2011

Training addresses returning service members’ mental health needs

A Vanderbilt-led workshop for military health care providers could lead to more post-deployment mental health referrals.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 15, 2011

Virus-linked cancer gets help from host

Host cell protein may be a target for strategies to limit spread of virus-induced squamous cell cancers.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 6, 2011

Study points to personal treatment for atrial fibrillation

Individuals with atrial fibrillation who have a particular genetic variant respond better to rate control therapy.
By Kathy Whitney
December 6, 2011

Study finds more young people becoming nurses

Nursing shortage eased by 62 percent increase in young nurses over past decade.
By VUMC News and Communications
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