Pathology

February 16, 2022

Above and beyond to fight the pandemic: Blood Bank director Jennifer Andrews, husband, Chris, and daughter Ella each were volunteers in VUMC vaccine research.

“I needed to help the situation in any way possible. I felt really lucky to be included in the clinical trial,” Andrews said.

By Kristin Smart
August 25, 2020

The Vanderbilt doctor who told his story of battling AIDS on “60 Minutes”

He wrote a bestseller, was interviewed on “60 Minutes,” and his story showed a more hopeful future for people infected with HIV

By Wayne Wood
January 6, 2017

Midgut neuroendocrine tumor prognosis

Vanderbilt investigators recommend that the presence of tumor deposits in the abdomen be included when staging midgut neuroendocrine tumors.

By Leigh MacMillan
September 9, 2015

Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration

The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 24, 2014

Twelve Vanderbilt faculty elected AAAS fellows

Twelve members of Vanderbilt’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for their “scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.”

By Bill Snyder
January 10, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements

Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements in the latest edition of “Kudos.”

By VUMC News and Communications
December 3, 2013

Collins recalled as icon of medical education

Robert D. Collins, M.D., professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Emeritus, died Nov. 28. He was 85.
By Kathy Whitney
October 31, 2013

Whetsell helps Nashville Opera production’s medical accuracy

Two of Nashville biggest industries — music and health care — come together in the Nashville Opera’s upcoming production of “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” based on a medical case study from the book of the same name by the popular author and neurologist Oliver Sacks.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 30, 2012

Event celebrates Vanderbilt endowed chair holders

Twelve Vanderbilt University faculty members were honored for extraordinary contributions to their respective fields during an Aug. 28 celebration of endowed chair holders at the Student Life Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 15, 2011

Young stem cells counter kidney aging

Young bone marrow cells alleviate aging-related kidney changes in mice.
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
November 11, 2011

Balancing act in the gut

Vanderbilt researchers have identified an antigen important to balancing the immune response to bacteria in the gut.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 7, 2011

Diversity key in antibody repertoire

Antibodies to the 2009 H1N1 influenza strain reveal new insights into how antibody diversity forms and functions, with possible implications for designing flu vaccines.
By VUMC News and Communications
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