Department of Medicine Archive — Page 86 of 127

July 25, 2019

Sex differences in kidney injury

Men are more susceptible to progressive kidney disease than women; new VUMC studies point to differences in the expression and activation of the EGF receptor.

Exterior of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Frances Williams Preston Building, a brick-and-glass research building with a covered entrance and elevated pedestrian bridge.
July 22, 2019

Encephalitis identified as rare toxicity of immunotherapy treatment

Researchers are chronicling rare but serious toxicities that may occur with immune checkpoint inhibitors, the most widely prescribed class of immunotherapies.

Meena Madhur stands with her arms crossed in a purple lace top in front of a large window overlooking a cityscape.
July 18, 2019

Madhur receives Presidential Early Career Award

Meena Madhur, MD, PhD, has received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

July 18, 2019

Genetic characteristics of peripheral artery disease studied

New study explores why some people with peripheral artery disease present with problems with their legs, some with their heart and some with strokes.

Person wearing glasses and a yellow shirt, standing in front of a whiteboard covered with mathematical equations. The caption identifies the person as Anup Challa.
July 18, 2019

Effort seeks to improve safety of drugs given during pregnancy

A 19-year-old student is leading a multi-institutional collaboration to identify drugs that can be prescribed safely to pregnant women without harming the fetus.

Last week’s workshop drew dozens of basement membrane scientists from around the world.
July 18, 2019

Global workshop explores basement membrane research

An international workshop on basement membranes last week attracted about 70 scientists from around the world.