School of Medicine

October 13, 2011

Supplements don’t help lung injury patients

Supplements did not improve outcomes of patients with acute lung injury.

By Kathy Whitney
September 24, 2011

Chronic diseases in Africa topic of VUSM dean’s lecture Sept. 27

By VUMC News and Communications
May 26, 2011

Balser outlines goals at VUSM Spring Faculty Meeting

At the School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting May 25, Jeff Balser, vice chancellor for health affairs and the dean of the School of Medicine, told a packed Light Hall audience that Vanderbilt has made significant progress toward its priority goals of endowed support for chairs and student scholarship, but there is still work to be done.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 13, 2011

Vanderbilt University honors top students during Commencement

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented the Founder’s Medals to the top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools during Commencement on Friday, May 13.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 22, 2011

Idea for community garden grows into reality

By VUMC News and Communications
Heart illustration
April 18, 2011

Vanderbilt Heart to participate in CoreValve clinical trial

Vanderbilt Heart will soon begin testing the safety of a novel, non-surgical approach to treating aortic stenosis, a common heart problem caused by an abnormal narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve.

By Kathy Whitney
April 14, 2011

Researchers discuss ethical considerations of ‘curing’ disabilities

Vanderbilt researchers from the Department of Pediatrics, Peabody College and the Divinity School joined with parent advocates for a panel discussion on the ethical considerations of "curing" disabilities.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 12, 2011

Soy foods not a risk for breast cancer survivors

By VUMC News and Communications
April 11, 2011

School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting to be held May 25

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting, including the announcement and presentation of VUSM faculty awards, will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Room 208 Light Hall.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 7, 2011

Beam Signing celebrates expansion at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
April 4, 2011

Better tools needed to target autism treatments for children

Although an evaluation of existing treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders found positive results in some studies, better information is needed to target the right treatments to specific children.
By Craig Boerner
April 1, 2011

Gene ups risk for needing pacemaker

Researchers have identified a gene that increases the risk for developing sick sinus syndrome – the most common cause for implanting a cardiac pacemaker.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 1, 2011

Grant bolsters molecular imaging resource

Vanderbilt has received a $10.3 million federal grant to establish a national research resource for mass spectometry.
By Leigh MacMillan