Reporter March 1 2013

March 6, 2013

Tick-tock – predicting menopause

An ultrasound count of potentially egg-producing follicles could predict the timing of menopause.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 4, 2013

Gene ‘dose’ may be key to autism

Individuals with overexpression of the gene MECP2 have core features of autism spectrum disorder.

By Bill Snyder
March 1, 2013

Target for inflammatory bowel disease

The factor STAT6 appears to play a role in the pathogenesis of an inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting it may be a promising target for new treatments.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 28, 2013

Potent genetic risk factor for breast cancer identified

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found a powerful new genetic risk factor for breast cancer.

By Bill Snyder
Stomach
February 28, 2013

Study offers insights into gastric cancer prevention

Gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with a particular burden in Latin America and eastern Asia.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2013

Protein Society honors Sanders

Charles Sanders, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry, has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Hans Neurath Award from the Protein Society. He shares the honor with Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at the University of California, Berkeley.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 28, 2013

Clayton, Frangoul elected to American Pediatric Society

Ellen Wright Clayton, M.D., J.D., Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Law, and Haydar Frangoul, M.D., Carolyn Perot Rathjen Chair and Professor of Pediatrics have been elected to the American Pediatric Society (APS).
By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2013

Vaccination key to preventing HPV-related cancers

Vaccinating young males and females against several types of human papillomavirus (HPV) could dramatically reduce the incidence of HPV-related cancers worldwide, according to Douglas Lowy, M.D., deputy director of the National Cancer Institute.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2013

Bacteria expert Hultgren to deliver Discovery Lecture

Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., an expert on the interactions between bacteria and human hosts, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, March 7.
By Leigh MacMillan
February 28, 2013

Institute of Chemical Biology to celebrate 10th anniversary

Top chemists from around the country will be on hand March 12 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB), a brave experiment that helped jumpstart the University’s robust drug discovery initiative.
By Bill Snyder
February 28, 2013

Photo: Family reunion

Faris Al-Jashami, his wife, Claudia, and son, Moohamed, came to the Shade Tree Clinic last week to thank the medical students and medical legal partnership volunteer who helped to reunite them.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2013

Team effort to tackle girl’s rare spinal condition

Lena Caragherghi lets out a sharp “Ow!” as a physical therapist tests the flexibility of her ankles. “You’re going to break my legs!” the 15-year-old exclaims with a giggle.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2013

New fluorescing agent shines light on bladder cancer cells

Two urologic surgeons at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are among a leading group of cancer physicians using an innovative new imaging agent and blue light system to “light up” cancerous cells inside the bladder.
By VUMC News and Communications