Reporter Feb 17 2023 Archive — Page 1 of 1
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February 16, 2023
Patient undergoes novel therapy to treat pancreatic cancer
Maudean Armour of Clarksville, Tennessee, is the first patient in Tennessee to undergo intraoperative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer — a new technology that targets any remaining cancer cells with electrons during surgery. -
February 16, 2023
Tindle authors NCI guidance on treatment of cancer patients who smoke
Vanderbilt's Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, was one of the key contributors to the new Tobacco Control Monograph from the National Cancer Institute. -
February 16, 2023
Penicillin allergy test recommended for pregnant women
Vanderbilt experts say getting rid of unnecessary penicillin allergy labels allows women to receive better treatments for common infections during pregnancy and delivery. -
February 16, 2023
REDCap day highlights tool’s new features, global impact
REDCap Day (Research Electronic Data Capture) is an annual event featuring presentations and workshops for the Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College research community. -
February 16, 2023
Sir Paul Nurse Discovery Lecture
Among those attending last week’s Discovery Lecture by Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, were, Jackie Corbin, PhD, Kathy Gould, PhD, Sharron Francis, PhD, Nancy Carrasco, MD, and Roger Colbran, PhD. -
February 14, 2023
Mize named Chief Medical Information Officer
As the newly named chief medical information officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dara Mize, MD, MS, assumes a critical role for the health system. -
February 13, 2023
Huggins named Chief of Staff for Vanderbilt Regional Hospital Division
Adam Huggins, MD, MMHC, has been named to the newly created role of Chief of Staff (COS) for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Regional Hospital Division. His appointment is effective March 1.