thoracic program Archive — Page 1 of 1

Medical illustration of two lungs on a black background, with a red highlighted mass in the upper region of the right lung.

October 5, 2015

Potential target for lung cancer therapy

The glutamine transporter protein appears to contribute to the survival of lung cancer cells, suggesting it may be a useful diagnostic biomarker and target for therapies.

By Leigh MacMillan

Portrait of Pierre Massion, MD, wearing glasses, a striped shirt, and tie against a brown background.

November 29, 2012

Massion named to lead Cancer Center’s Thoracic Program

Pierre Massion, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, has been named director of the Thoracic Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

By Vanderbilt Health News