Department of Medicine Archive — Page 92 of 120
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November 2, 2017
Liquid biopsies help reveal lung cancer mutations
Cancer investigators led by researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have co-developed a liquid biopsy blood-based assay used to identify specific gene mutations associated with the development or relapse of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). -
November 1, 2017
Bioactive lipids and rheumatoid arthritis
An enzyme that produces bioactive fatty acids has elevated activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, supporting further studies to understand its biologic roles in the disease. -
October 26, 2017
Edwards, Schaffner honored by major infectious diseases organizations
Two highly regarded Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) infectious disease clinicians were recognized with service awards from prominent organizations during IDWeek in San Diego, California, Oct. 4-8. -
October 19, 2017
Forum highlights strong clinical, translational research efforts
Clinical and translational research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is thriving. -
October 19, 2017
McGill University honors Roden’s research career
Dan Roden, M.D., Senior Vice President for Personalized Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), was named to receive the 2017 Medicine Alumni Global Lifetime Achievement Award by the Faculty of Medicine of his alma mater, McGill University. -
October 19, 2017
Symposium honors Moses’ storied cancer research career
Members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) community and others whose lives and careers have been influenced by legendary cancer investigator, educator and administrator Harold (Hal) Moses, M.D., have endowed the Linda and Harold L. Moses, M.D. Career Development Fund. -
October 19, 2017
Room-cleaning robots use UV radiation to zap microorganisms
Germ-killing robots are being enlisted to further safeguard Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) patients from health care-associated infections.