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

June 29, 2026

Unlocking diabetes’ secrets: Pediatric organ donors help map a path to a cure and prevention

Multi-institutional study reveals unprecedented insights into early pancreatic islet formation and function during first decade of life.

By Jill Clendening

June 26, 2026

Joao de Andrade appointed Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine

de Andrade, who joined the Vanderbilt faculty in 2019, has promoted interdisciplinary and specialized innovative clinical services to enhance access, and expanded clinical care infrastructure to support advanced programs such as lung transplantation and interventional pulmonology.

June 16, 2026

Department of Medicine names Evan Brittain, Kathryn Dahir to research leadership positions

The new research leadership structure “will allow the Department of Medicine to support a breadth of research with an eye to funding diversification, recruitment in strategic areas, and mentorship of trainees and faculty in all forms of research,” said department Chair Anna Hemnes, MD.

By Bill Snyder