A previously unrecognized role for a cell surface receptor may open new therapeutic options for the treatment of fibrotic diseases.

Steve Riven is making a gift in memory of his father to create the Samuel S. Riven, MD, Directorship in Cardiology at VUMC.

Younger patients say colorectal cancer is a disease that doesn’t follow age guidelines, so pay attention to early symptoms.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has awarded two Vanderbilt epidemiologists the Memorabilia Medal “For the People’s Health” in appreciation for their contributions in helping the nation establish a population-based research program for cancer, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

Michael Savona, MD, has received a competitive grant to develop therapies for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

John Oates, MD, an internationally known physician at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a founding father of the discipline of Clinical Pharmacology, died Tuesday (July 30) in Nashville after a short illness. He was 87.

A summit at Vanderbilt reviewed achievements of an ongoing regional effort to transform clinical practices in ways that would improve the quality of patient care, reduce costs and improve health outcomes