Study identifies molecular trigger of severe injury-induced inflammatory response

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that early inappropriate activation of the enzyme plasmin caused by severe injury is a trigger of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and resulting organ failure.

H. pylori, lipid loss and stomach cancer

H. pylori infection — a strong risk factor for stomach cancer — changes the composition of stomach lipids, which could offer new biomarkers for detecting premalignant changes, Vanderbilt researchers discovered.

Salmonella overcomes host resistance

The invading pathogen Salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning, can change its metabolism to overcome host resistance to its colonization.

Study seeks to refine head and neck cancer treatment options

Long-acting antibody combo developed at VUMC reduces COVID-19 risk and symptoms

Seven from VUMC among most highly cited researchers

Seven Vanderbilt faculty members have made this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited most frequently by other researchers.