Reporter December 2023

December 29, 2023

Glucose metabolism influences B cell function

Glucose metabolism influences the qualities of activated, mature B cells — white blood cells that are required for antibody-mediated immune responses, Vanderbilt researchers discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 29, 2023

VUMC to launch Program for Health Equity Research

VUMC’s new Program for Health Equity Research aims to become the nation’s leader in health equity research that’s inclusive, supportive and diverse by creating a rigorous environment for application-driven research with rapid response to policies and practices.

By Kathy Whitney
December 27, 2023

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, General Motors to address child safety seat education

The Stay Seat Smart Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently received funding from General Motors to address child safety seat misuse through education, community outreach and media awareness.

By Jessica Pasley
December 27, 2023

Opry, VUMC strengthen ties with shared events

By VUMC News and Communications
Stanley E. Graber, MD
December 21, 2023

Noted hematologist, teacher Stanley Graber dies at 85

Stanley E. Graber, MD, a retired professor and hematologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, died Dec. 3 in Nashville.

By Bill Snyder
December 21, 2023

Vanderbilt’s Embí and team awarded AIM-HI grant to improve use and monitoring of AI in health care

A Vanderbilt team has received funding to pursue research projects deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to enhance diagnostic decision-making in health care.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
December 20, 2023

Vanderbilt LifeFlight partners with Retrieving Independence to train service dogs in simulated medical settings

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is partnering with the local nonprofit Retrieving Independence to assist in the training of service dogs in simulated medical settings, the latest of several Vanderbilt University Medical Center partnerships that bring specially trained dogs to Medical Center facilities.
By Matt Batcheldor
December 20, 2023

Nonaddictive pain relief system nears clinical trials

Researchers in the Vanderbilt are nearing completion of an ingenious undertaking that may be a highpoint of their careers — a non-addictive alternative for relieving chronic pain.
By Bill Snyder
December 20, 2023

Achievements, accolades highlight past year at VUMC

2023 was a year full of achievements and accolades for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2023

Appointments, additions in 2023 strengthen VUMC’s core missions

During the past year, multiple new appointments and additions strengthened VUMC’s core missions.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2023

Medical Center again lauded on multiple national rankings

During the past year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 19, 2023

Melanoma, anyone?

Collegiate tennis and golf athletes aren’t using enough sunscreen according to a recent survey; meanwhile, the deadly skin cancer melanoma is on the rise.
By Paul Govern
December 19, 2023

Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Deaconess Health System partner to open new clinic in Newburgh, Indiana

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center has partnered with Deaconess Health System to open a new clinic in Newburgh, Indiana — Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s first in the Hoosier State.
By Matt Batcheldor
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