Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 1 of 57

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October 8, 2026

Research study aims to clarify alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis and treatment

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition associated with tick bites that can trigger severe reactions to a sugar molecule called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, or alpha-gal, found in red meat.

During the TELE-ASD-PEDS-Preschool, or TAP-P, a clinician coaches the parent and child through a set of play and social activities that allow the clinician to observe the child’s social interactions, communication and play. (photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)
October 8, 2026

New TRIAD project to evaluate telehealth assessments for autism in preschool-age children

The project will evaluate the use of the TELE-ASD-PEDS-Preschool, or TAP-P, a tele-assessment tool designed to evaluate children ages 3 to 6.

Vanderbilt Health performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2026 — 981 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 7, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt leads breakthrough heart recovery method for pediatric transplants

Surgeons reported using the novel technique known as REUP (rapid recovery with extended ultraoxygenated preservation) to transplant five donor hearts in children. Since then, five more children were saved successfully.

Heart transplant patient Aleah (Sissy) Keasling.
October 7, 2026

First-of-its-kind heart transplant gives Sissy a second chance

The novel technique could help increase the number of donor hearts available to children awaiting transplant and reduce the time they spend waiting.

Ian M. Burr, MD, PhD
October 7, 2026

Vanderbilt mourns the loss of pediatrics leader and children’s health advocate Ian Burr

Former Pediatrics department chair and pediatric endocrinologist helped shape generations of children’s health care, research and education at Vanderbilt.

September 30, 2026

Silent Sentinels sculpture celebrates the invisible power of Vanderbilt Health’s antibody research

By translating the invisible architecture of immunity into a compelling visual experience, the work celebrates the dedication of those working at the forefront of antibody research.