Reporter Oct 22 2021

October 21, 2021

Study links genetic variants, protein expression and human diseases

An international research team has developed a new resource that connects genetic variants and protein expression, which is expected to speed the identification of genes that cause disease — and point to novel treatment strategies.

By Leigh MacMillan
A new robot with a flexible camera and three different surgical instruments will allow more targeted surgeries for patients with head and neck cancers.
October 21, 2021

New robot enhances accuracy of head, neck cancer surgeries

By Emily Stembridge
Amanda Gray with her husband, Coty, and sons, Tony and Theodore.
October 21, 2021

Clinics created to treat children with genetic disorders

Vanderbilt has established clinics for children with adrenoleukodystrophy and other genetic disorders that are found on newborn screening, including Fabry disease, Krabbe disease and others.

By Nancy Humphrey
A window display in Medical Center East is helping educate clinicians about alternative communication methods for patients who have difficulty communicating.
October 21, 2021

Initiative helps patients with communication disorders

Vanderbilt’s Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is working to educate clinicians about augmentative and alternative communication methods for patients with communication disorders.

By Emily Stembridge
October 21, 2021

Study explores impact of COVID-19 on children

By Jessica Pasley
October 21, 2021

Study to evaluate how environment impacts cancer risk

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is leading an ambitious project to assess the impact of environmental exposures on cancer risk for people living in Southern states.

By Tom Wilemon