Reporter April 15 2016

April 14, 2016

Event celebrates lives touched by organ donation

As Carol Topley sat beside her husband’s bed in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she knew the end was imminent. She wanted to make sure Joe’s wishes were honored and reminded his nurse that he was an organ donor.

By Jessica Pasley
April 14, 2016

VUMC lauded by Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation

The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has recognized Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) as a Quality Care Center in treating and supporting people with the neurological disease.

By Tom Wilemon
April 14, 2016

Shade Tree Trot set for April 23

The eighth annual Shade Tree Trot is set for Saturday, April 23.

By Jessica Pasley
April 14, 2016

Switching breast cancer off

Signaling by a receptor that is overexpressed in aggressive forms of breast cancer has been linked to glutamine metabolism, suggesting new anti-cancer therapeutic targets.

By Marilyn Holt
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April 12, 2016

Jeff Carr, major force at Vanderbilt and in the community for three decades, dies

A longtime vice chancellor and general counsel who cared deeply about Vanderbilt’s integrity and reputation has died at the age of 75.

By VUMC News and Communications
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