Jennifer Pietenpol

August 22, 2019

Grant strengthens breast cancer research efforts

Breast cancer researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have secured a fourth round of continuous Specialized Program of Research Excellence funding.

By Tom Wilemon
July 16, 2019

A critical factor for wound healing

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center scientists have discovered a role for a tumor suppressor protein in skin wound healing.

By Anivarya Kumar
April 18, 2019

Patient-centered design to be focus of StrategyShare19

StrategyShare19, an annual, interactive event at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to showcase innovations and initiatives to advance the Medical Center’s Strategic Directions, is focusing this year on Design for Patients and Families — one of the four Strategic Directions — and efforts to enhance patient, clinician and staff experiences.

By Jill Clendening
October 11, 2018

Cancer Center investigators awarded Komen grants

Four Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators have received financial support from Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research.

By Tom Wilemon
June 28, 2018

Vanderbilt thinkers come together for StrategyShare18

Jun. 28, 2018—A multidisciplinary cross section of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University community gathered Tuesday during StrategyShare18, an interactive half-day event to share ideas, invite collaborations and spur new initiatives.

By Jill Clendening
January 25, 2018

Directorships honor VUMC’s critical missions

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) on Monday held its first Directorship Celebration to honor and support eight of its leaders in clinical care, research, education and administration.

By Bill Snyder
October 19, 2017

Symposium honors Moses’ storied cancer research career

Members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) community and others whose lives and careers have been influenced by legendary cancer investigator, educator and administrator Harold (Hal) Moses, M.D., have endowed the Linda and Harold L. Moses, M.D. Career Development Fund.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 19, 2017

Save the date: Second School of Medicine Research Enterprise Forum is May 30

The second School of Medicine Research Enterprise Forum is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, in Light Hall, Room 208. Jennifer Pietenpol, Vanderbilt University Medical Center executive vice president for research, will host the event.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 11, 2017

Reception celebrates VUMC’s community ties

Nearly 400 members of the Canby Robinson Society and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) community joined together at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens recently for a reception celebrating the Medical Center’s shared commitment to healthy communities and to pioneer the future of health care.
By Nancy Humphrey
April 6, 2017

Vanderbilt’s Pietenpol joins Sledge as a Chief Scientific Advisor for Susan G. Komen

Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), has been named a Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) for the nonprofit breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2017

Forum highlights research achievements

Communication and collaboration were major themes of the inaugural Research Enterprise Forum sponsored jointly by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) Feb. 3 in Light Hall.
By Bill Snyder
February 6, 2017

Twelve faculty members selected as 2017 Chancellor Faculty Fellows

The 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from across the university.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 2, 2017

National Cancer Institute’s Lowy details HPV virus research efforts

Douglas Lowy, M.D., acting director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), warned that worldwide death rates from cervical cancer are expected to increase in low- and middle-income countries during the next 15 years unless steps are taken to prevent the cancer from occurring. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are linked to a viral infection.
By VUMC News and Communications
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