Department of Medicine Archive — Page 1 of 121

July 10, 2026

Study to examine metabolic complications in adults living with HIV in Nigeria   

Leveraging its expanding noncommunicable disease and HIV research portfolio in northern Nigeria, the team also plans to build local capacity in omics analysis.

By Kristin Centers
July 9, 2026

Bronchiectasis Day gathering at Langford Auditorium

The Vanderbilt Health NTM and Bronchiectasis Center, a program of the Vanderbilt Lung Institute, launched in 2023. The chronic lung disease is estimated to affect 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the United States.

By Paul Govern
July 6, 2026

Sara Horst named to new informatics post in Department of Medicine

Horst contributes to the development of digital health at Vanderbilt Health as a HealthIT medical director, Epic physician builder and physician champion, and as a steering committee member of the Clinical Informatics Center.

By Bill Snyder
July 2, 2026

Trial of novel device aiding patients with acute decompensated heart failure

The device has the potential to reduce the length of stay for ADHF patients by measuring their response to diuretic medication in real time using algorithms, allowing the process of removing fluid to be more efficient.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 2, 2026

Report calls for focused support to stem the loss of physician-scientists

Due to a variety of academic, financial and organizational barriers, the number of physician-scientists in the United States has declined by nearly 70% during the past 40 years.

By Bill Snyder
July 2, 2026

Patient Care Center structure changing for physical medicine and rehabilitation

The changes align with Vanderbilt Health’s strategic vision for growth, including regional expansion and the development of innovative rehabilitation and pain medicine services.

By Matt Batcheldor