Reporter Aug 1 2014 Archive — Page 1 of 2

Green capsule filled with green spheres, labeled “SC,” “34,” and “18.96.”
August 6, 2014

Low selenium and lung cancer

Vanderbilt researchers have found that selenium deficiency may contribute to the racial disparity in lung cancer incidence.

By Yan Su
Dense circular scatter plot composed of many multicolored dots, with several larger colored points distributed throughout.
August 5, 2014

Drug discovery clues in network map

Vanderbilt investigators have constructed a network map that could guide the development of new targeted cancer therapies.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of a smiling man with gray hair and beard wearing a white medical coat, dress shirt, and tie against a neutral background.
August 1, 2014

Radiation Oncology’s Malcolm to step down

Arnold Malcolm, M.D., MBA, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Radiation Oncology and chair of the department, will retire from his position as the department’s leader on Dec. 31, after serving in this role since August 2010.

By John Howser
Fluorescence microscopy image showing several blue oval structures surrounded by yellow, orange, and red branching or speckled signals on a dark background.
August 1, 2014

Anti-inflammatory protein “rheostat” sheds light on leaky blood vessels

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the protein CRADD counteracts inflammatory injury to endothelial cells, which could assist the development of new therapies for inflammatory vascular disorders.

By Emily Poulin
microscope
July 31, 2014

Doris Duke awards enhance clinical research training

Vanderbilt University’s Cyndya Shibao, M.D., MSCI, has received a Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

By Bill Snyder
Text graphic titled “VUMC Values” describing commitment to excellence in health care, research, and education, followed by “Credo Behaviors” including respect, confidentiality, effective communication, professionalism, ownership, and commitment to colleagues.
July 31, 2014

VUMC to bring renewed focus to Elevate principles

Affirming that its people are Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most important asset, the coming year will bring a renewed focus to Elevate, a Medical Center cultural touchstone.

By John Howser