Transplant

February 2, 2024

Novel device helps extend window of time to preserve hearts donated after cardiac death

In the first such procedure, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has transplanted a DCD (donation after cardiac death) heart using XVIVO Heart Assist Transport (XHAT), a novel cold organ perfusion device.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 31, 2024

Record year for the Vanderbilt Transplant Center saves 739 lives

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center established a new record in calendar year 2023 for total solid organ transplants, performing 739 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediatric organ transplant programs.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 31, 2024

Girl’s surgery was 100th pediatric liver transplant at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

17-year-old Lucy Scherba’s liver transplant represented a new milestone for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
January 4, 2024

VUMC in the news, Jan. 9, 2024

January 4, 2024

Potential AML therapy induces leukemic stem cell death

Vanderbilt researchers are studying a potential therapy for acute myeloid leukemia that targets the residual leukemic stem cells in bone marrow after treatment that are responsible for relapses and drug resistance.

By Tom Wilemon
Stanley E. Graber, MD
December 21, 2023

Noted hematologist, teacher Stanley Graber dies at 85

Stanley E. Graber, MD, a retired professor and hematologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, died Dec. 3 in Nashville.

By Bill Snyder
December 20, 2023

Appointments, additions in 2023 strengthen VUMC’s core missions

During the past year, multiple new appointments and additions strengthened VUMC’s core missions.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 19, 2023

Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Deaconess Health System partner to open new clinic in Newburgh, Indiana

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center has partnered with Deaconess Health System to open a new clinic in Newburgh, Indiana — Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s first in the Hoosier State.
By Matt Batcheldor
December 14, 2023

VUMC performs its first combined lung and liver transplant

Connie Rankin of Memphis, Tennessee, received Vanderbilt's first combined lung and liver transplant, which involved dozens of specialists, including transplant teams for both organs.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 30, 2023

Ukrainian oncologists visit Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

A group of Ukrainian oncologists recently visited Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center where they toured research labs, observed tumor board meetings, met with several Vanderbilt oncologists, and attended the 23rd Annual Retreat for Cancer Biology.
By Tom Wilemon
November 27, 2023

Ukrainian doctors again visit VUMC to observe organ transplants and protocols

For the second year, a delegation of doctors from Ukraine recently visited Vanderbilt University Medical Center to observe organ transplants and protocols.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 3, 2023

VUMC in the news, Nov. 7, 2023

October 19, 2023

Patient Experience awards honor excellence of clinical teams and individual clinicians

By Jill Clendening
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