Department of Medicine Archive — Page 8 of 120

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September 29, 2025

Keloid risk genes open door to better therapy

These raised scars tend to recur after surgical removal, and the effectiveness of alternative treatments is limited.

Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD
September 25, 2025

Clinical immunology Center of Excellence leaders named

The Federation’s Centers of Excellence are a global network of academic researchers that facilitates human immunology research collaboration and training opportunities.

Among those in Washington, D.C., were, from left, Nicholas Warren, Shelagh Mulvaney, PhD, Alvin Powers, MD, Patrick Hu, MD, PhD, Hyun Song, PhD, Ronald McMillan, PhD, and Sara Kavanaugh.
September 25, 2025

Vanderbilt scientists advocate for NIH funding in Congress

Scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University joined other advocates from Tennessee to share why continued bipartisan support for NIH is important to them.

September 17, 2025

Vanderbilt team launches AI-powered project to improve obesity care

The study will analyze electronic health records, survey patients and clinicians, and use artificial intelligence to identify why many patients discontinue obesity treatment.

September 12, 2025

Study shows magnesium inhibits colorectal cancer carcinogenesis by increasing vitamin D-synthesizing bacteria  

The findings from the current study suggest that magnesium also increases the gut synthesis of vitamin D, which does not go to the blood and takes effect locally.

September 12, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recognized for excellence in treating pediatric cardiomyopathy

The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program is one of the largest in the country treating patients with heart problems from before birth through adulthood.