Reporter March 20 2015

March 23, 2015

New systems biology method may help improve vaccine evaluation

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found a new way to “dissect” the human immune response following influenza vaccination.

By Bill Snyder
March 20, 2015

Streptococcus virulence involves three-step plasminogen binding

Researchers at Vanderbilt have shown for the first time how a component of streptococci A and C bacteria helps spread the virus so rapidly through the body.

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2015

Multi-sensory processing model explores autism, schizophrenia

There is growing evidence that disorders such as autism and schizophrenia involve deficits in what is called “multi-sensory processing,” the ability of the brain to properly integrate information coming in through the eyes, ears and other senses.

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2015

VICC’s Johnson to study cancer survivorship with immune inhibitor drugs

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2015

Smith selected as next editor of Journal of Urology

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2015

Diamond advocates nationally for youth sports health, safety

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2015

VUSM student earns HIV/AIDS fellowship

Third-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Ishan Asokan has been selected as an inaugural member of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) Fellowship for students addressing HIV/AIDS and health disparities.
By Jessica Pasley
March 19, 2015

New research group oversees studies in advanced heart failure

Vanderbilt’s Department of Cardiac Surgery has developed an Advanced Heart Failure Clinical and Translational Research Group that serves as a central research resource for advanced heart failure surgeons and cardiologists.
By Kathy Whitney
March 19, 2015

Skaar elected to American Academy of Microbiology

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2015

U.S. Ambassador addresses progress fighting AIDS

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2015

Hildreth named Meharry Medical College president

By VUMC News and Communications
March 19, 2015

Infection, Immunology Symposium set for April 10 at Student Life Center

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2015

Hands On: Clinical Safety training offered April 16-17

By Wayne Wood
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