Reporter Sept 5 2014

September 4, 2014

VU study creates new road map for cellular activity

Human cells are constructed in large part from proteins whose activity can be altered by the incorporation of oxygen in what are known as redox modifications.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

CNS program now giving residents lab experience

In the same way scientists from the Vanderbilt Clinical Neuroscience Scholars (CNS) Program have benefited from their experiences in the clinical setting, an initiative is underway for Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery residents to have an opportunity to do bench work in the basic science labs.

By Craig Boerner
September 4, 2014

Bueno named chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Reuben Bueno Jr., M.D., associate professor of Plastic Surgery, is returning to Vanderbilt University School of Medicine as chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and also as director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program.

By Craig Boerner
September 4, 2014

American Association of Anatomists honors Dalley

Early in Arthur Dalley’s teaching career he wrote down his career aspirations — to be promoted to full professor, receive tenure, have his name associated with major anatomy publications and to be recognized by the academic societies in his field for his work.

By Jessica Pasley
neuron
September 4, 2014

Foundation grants bolster autism, dystonia research

Vanderbilt University researchers have received multi-year grants from two private foundations to investigate key signaling proteins that could lead to novel treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and dystonia, a movement disorder.

By Bill Snyder
September 4, 2014

Gilda’s Club Nashville honors VICC’s Martin

Longtime patient advocate and breast cancer survivor Pam Martin is the 2014 recipient of the Nancy Saturn Award of Inspiration from Gilda’s Club Nashville, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

Wii therapy

The Vanderbilt Burn Center recently began using a Wii video game console as part of therapy for some of its patients, particularly pediatric patients who are having difficulty regaining mobility after suffering burn injuries.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

Outpatient Pharmacy debuts online refills

The Vanderbilt Outpatient Pharmacy has launched a website to allow current customers of the pharmacy to request refills online.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

Science educations bloom from ‘Simple Beginnings’

Vanderbilt University welcomed 99 new doctoral students last Friday, Aug. 29, during the fifth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well-wishers.
By Bill Snyder
September 4, 2014

Lung cancer study reveals new drug combination targets

A Vanderbilt lung cancer patient’s exceptional response to different types of therapies spurred research that suggests lung cancer patients with specific gene alterations may benefit from combination therapy that targets two different cancer pathways.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 4, 2014

Stallworth debuts hemodialysis service for rehab patients

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital (VSRH) is now offering hemodialysis for its patients, eliminating the need to transport them off site for treatment.
By Kathy Whitney
September 4, 2014

Department of Pediatrics’ achievements, goals outlined

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, detailed the Department of Pediatrics’ accomplishments over the past year and looked ahead in Tuesday’s annual State of the Department address.
By Christina Echegaray
September 2, 2014

Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1

Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
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