Reporter April 26 2013 Archive — Page 1 of 2

Collage of printed data visualizations, including colorful pie charts, line graphs, a multicolored surface plot, and a blue bar chart with year labels.
May 1, 2013

Taking the ‘noise’ out of protein data

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel algorithm to improve results from proteomic studies.

By Leigh MacMillan
Dried fava beans in a small green ceramic bowl on a white background.
April 29, 2013

Fava beans’ impact on urine sodium

Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion.

By Leigh MacMillan
Close-up of a person using a metered-dose inhaler, with the mouthpiece between their lips.
April 26, 2013

Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks

An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections.

By Leigh MacMillan
Speaker at a lectern during a lecture, with a projected slide behind her showing “IMAGING” surrounded by diagrams and labels including “Techniques,” “Microscopes,” “Modeling,” and “Probes.”
April 25, 2013

Events honor, celebrate VU’s women scientists

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is celebrating its women scientists with five events this month that feature inspiring women sharing their research achievements and lives.

By Bill Snyder
U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper stands at center with a group of graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty in a lecture hall.
April 25, 2013

Coordinated messaging key to federal support: Cooper

In an era of budget cutting and belt-tightening, how can science get more support from the federal government?

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of Matthew McEvoy, M.D., wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie against a neutral background.
April 25, 2013

McEvoy to lead Anesthesiology’s educational affairs

Matthew McEvoy, M.D., is joining Vanderbilt’s Department of Anesthesiology faculty later this month as vice chair for Educational Affairs and residency program director.

By Jill Clendening