Reporter Nov 15 2019

October 13, 2021

Study shows link between neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and foster care entry

Vanderbilt research has revealed the close relationship between neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and the number of infants entering foster care.

By Jill Clendening
November 19, 2019

Getting the goods on obesity

Obesity and two post-operative complications linked with it have associated genetic variants in common, suggesting that obesity may be the culprit.

By Paul Govern
November 18, 2019

Understanding cell division

Vanderbilt researchers have uncovered another piece in the puzzle of how cells divide — a process that goes awry in cancer cells.

By Cayetana Arnaiz Yépez
November 15, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: CJ Plummer

By Doug Campbell
On Halloween, speech therapists at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital led children trick-or-treating around patient floors and nursing stations as part of their routine therapy. Children used socialization and pragmatic language skills to ask staff for treats and practiced their “K” sounds as they said “trick or treat” and “thank you.”
November 15, 2019

Holiday therapy

On Halloween, speech therapists at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital led children trick-or-treating around patient floors and nursing stations as part of their routine therapy.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, discusses the factors that make Vanderbilt University Medical Center a unique resource in the region at Tuesday’s Leadership Assembly. (photo by Joe Howell)
November 15, 2019

‘Melting pot of capabilities’: Five Highlights from November’s Leadership Assembly

The exceptional capabilities that stem from the fusion of research and training with clinical practice is the core of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s longstanding success and is the philosophy underpinning an era of unprecedented growth and partnerships around the region.

By Holly Fletcher
November 14, 2019

SPI-Hub resource delivers intel on biomedical journals

SPI-Hub, is a new online knowledge resource that gives biomedical scientists an efficient means to identify journals in which to publish their work.
By Paul Govern
November 14, 2019

NCI ‘Moonshot’ grant to boost hereditary cancer identification

VUMC is leading an initiative to establish a streamlined process for collection of family health histories that could set the stage for a standardized system to make the information easily accessible.
By Tom Wilemon
November 14, 2019

Clinic a haven for children with vascular malformations

When Kim Shrader and her husband, Wayne, adopted their son, Riley, six years ago, they knew he had a rare, genetic disorder that would require medical interventions.
By Jessica Pasley
November 14, 2019

An Evening with Friends

An Evening with Friends benefited Friends’ recent commitment to support palliative care and diabetes research initiatives at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2019

Ivory named director of VUMC Nursing Research

Catherine Ivory, PhD, RN-BC, RNC-OB, has been named senior director of Nursing Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 14, 2019

VUMC researchers set for Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture

Antiviral immunity, obesity and pulmonary fibrosis will be discussed by three Vanderbilt University researchers during a Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Nov. 21. The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 14, 2019

Chandra named editor of otolaryngology research journal

Rakesh Chandra, MD, has been appointed editor-in-chief of Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, a monthly publication that highlights scientific research relevant to clinical care in the field of otolaryngology.
By Kelsey Herbers
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