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The visit was the first time a group of Ukrainian oncologists came to VUMC to learn about cancer research and care.
November 30, 2023

Ukrainian oncologists visit Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

A group of Ukrainian oncologists recently visited Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center where they toured research labs, observed tumor board meetings, met with several Vanderbilt oncologists, and attended the 23rd Annual Retreat for Cancer Biology.

By Tom Wilemon
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade is located at 6002 Highway 100 in Nashville, near the Highway 70 and Highway 100 split.
January 18, 2021

Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade opens Jan. 18

Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade, a 50,000-square-foot outpatient facility that offers additional space for urology, orthopaedic and oncology services, along with cancer infusion therapy, opens Jan. 18.

By Nancy Humphrey
October 6, 2017

The world beyond work: Lynetha Verge

She loves “Beauty and the Beast” and Disney World. Mornings—not so much.

By Dagny Stuart
September 13, 2017

16th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture set for Oct. 10

Dr. Levi Garraway, senior vice president for global development and medical affairs for Lilly Oncology, will present the 16th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture Oct. 10.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 22, 2016

VUMC Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for Oncology Program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been named to the 2016 Becker’s Hospital Review list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs. The annual list recognizes organizations leading the nation in cancer care.

By VUMC News and Communications
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October 24, 2014

Capstone app project for MOOC to manage cancer patients’ pain

1,165 budding programmers are participating in the university’s first MOOC capstone project – one that will result in a certificate for graduates and better pain management for patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 29, 2012

Cancer research and education agreement announced between Baptist Memorial Health Care and Vanderbilt University

By VUMC News and Communications
October 18, 2012

Myelosuppression unit set to move to new CCT space

By VUMC News and Communications
September 21, 2012

HER2 may impact lung cancer therapy

A protein associated with aggressive breast cancers may also influence resistance of lung cancer to targeted therapies.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 2, 2012

‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA

New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 11, 2011

Averting a future oncologist shortage

Providing increased mentorship, research opportunities and a nurturing, intellectual environment during fellowship training may help reduce a projected shortage of academic hematologists and oncologists.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 29, 2011

Protecting brainpower during radiation

Blocking a certain protein during radiation to treat brain cancers could protect the brain’s thinking powers.
By Leigh MacMillan