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September 17, 2020

New predictors of prostate cancer risk

An international group of researchers including Vanderbilt epidemiologists has identified new DNA methylation biomarkers associated with prostate cancer risk.

By Sarah E. Glass
Lab manager Rachel Nargi prepares a B-cell culture during the recent “sprint” to develop an antibody-based treatment for Zika virus infection.
September 16, 2020

Nominations sought for Research Staff Awards

Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Research Staff Awards.

By Bill Snyder
September 14, 2020

Former Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery leader Bender mourned

Harvey W. Bender, MD, professor of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Emeritus, died Sept. 12. He was 86.

By Wayne Wood
September 11, 2020

Study shows eating at restaurants may increase COVID-19 risk

Eating at dine-in restaurants appears to increase the risk of becoming sick with COVID-19, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Nancy Humphrey
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