Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 1 of 57
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August 12, 2026
Alaina Davis named inaugural recipient of Ripple Effect Award for juvenile arthritis advocacy
The new honor recognizes an individual whose compassion, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the juvenile arthritis community. -
August 12, 2026
Study points to new therapeutic target for chronic kidney disease
Researchers showed that blocking the protein cadherin-11 improved survival and kidney function in three kidney injury models. -
August 11, 2026
Vanderbilt Health evaluating vaccine for C. difficile for people 65 and older
"C. diff is one of those infections that turns a routine hospital stay or a course of antibiotics into something far more serious, and older adults bear the brunt of it." -
August 7, 2026
One bead at a time, strung together, tells story of pediatric patients’ health journeys
The Beads of Courage Program provides innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. -
August 4, 2026
Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is focus of nearly $2M grant
The project will integrate diverse datasets and advanced quantitative approaches to better define the natural history of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne, identify key biomarkers, and support the development of tools to optimize the design and conduct of clinical trials for candidate drugs. -
August 3, 2026
Vanderbilt pediatricians Meg Rush and Cristin Fritz recognized with top awards
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors Rush and Fritz for their advocacy and commitment to improving child health. -
July 29, 2026
Tri Star Energy celebrates fundraising milestones for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Recently, the company reached a remarkable milestone of $5 million in total support for Monroe Carell, reflecting its long-standing commitment to patient- and family-centered care.