Jim Ayers Institute for Precancer Detection and Diagnosis Archives

November 12, 2015

Ayers Institute spurred key cancer research gains

In 2005, Tennessee philanthropists Jim and Janet Ayers gave $10 million to help Vanderbilt University scientists find early markers for colorectal cancer that could improve diagnosis and potentially save lives.

By Bill Snyder

September 4, 2014

VU study creates new road map for cellular activity

Human cells are constructed in large part from proteins whose activity can be altered by the incorporation of oxygen in what are known as redox modifications.

By VUMC News and Communications

July 24, 2014

Colon cancer’s protein signatures identified

A Vanderbilt University-led research team has identified protein “signatures” of genetic mutations that drive colorectal cancer, the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer.

By Bill Snyder

December 20, 2012

Cancer markers from archived tissue

Archived tissue samples are yielding new disease biomarkers.