Reporter Jan 17 2020
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January 16, 2020
Journey Home Project supports first CAR-T infusion at VA hospital
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System performed its first CAR-T infusion recently at the Veterans Administration hospital in Nashville. -
January 16, 2020
Pediatric diabetes, palliative care focus of new Friends of Children’s Hospital gift
Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a volunteer organization, recently committed $1 million over the next three years to be split between two crucial pediatric programs: diabetes and palliative care. -
January 15, 2020
VUMC study to use artificial intelligence to explore suicide risk
Investigators will use computational methods to shed light on suicidal ideation and its relationship to attempted suicide, predict suicidal ideation and suicide attempt using routine electronic health records (EHRs) and explore the genetic underpinnings of both. -
January 15, 2020
Study sheds light on link between cannabis, anxiety and stress
A molecule produced by the brain that activates the same receptors as marijuana is protective against stress by reducing anxiety-causing connections between two brain regions. -
January 14, 2020
New program to support individuals impacted by sexual harassment launched
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched a new program to support individuals impacted by sexual harassment in the workplace. -
January 14, 2020
Dmochowski named Interim Vice President for Perioperative Services
Roger Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, has been named Interim Vice President for Perioperative Services for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). -
January 13, 2020
Vanderbilt-led team discovers new genetic disease and defines underlying mechanism
An international research team has discovered a new genetic syndrome caused by mutation of a single gene and named it CATIFA, an acronym for its core symptoms.