Reporter April 19 2013

April 18, 2013

Early study reveals ‘nuclear’ strategy for atherosclerosis

Vanderbilt University scientists have discovered a potential new strategy for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and stopping atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease.

By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

Study reveals broad dangers of trans fats

A new study by Vanderbilt investigators suggests a diet high in trans fatty acids (TFA) may contribute to death from any cause.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Nobel laureate stresses need to develop biomarkers

After 40 years in basic science working with yeast cells, Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., has turned his attention in a new direction.

By Leigh MacMillan
John Lutz
April 12, 2013

Lutz named Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for information technology

John M. Lutz, an information technology and financial management expert who most recently served as president of IBM Canada, has been named vice chancellor for information technology for Vanderbilt University.

By VUMC News and Communications