Department of Pediatrics

November 9, 2017

Amoxicillin alone better choice for pediatric pneumonia: study

A combination of two antibiotics is often prescribed to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children, but a JAMA Pediatrics study is now showing that using just one of the two has the same benefit to patients in most cases.

By Craig Boerner
November 2, 2017

Pediatric cardiologist Johns thrives in many roles

Pediatric cardiologist James Johns, M.D., relishes being a physician who wears many hats.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 26, 2017

Vanderbilt leads international effort to develop universal flu vaccine

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are leading an international effort to develop a universal influenza vaccine that would protect everyone against all strains of the flu anywhere in the world.

By Bill Snyder
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.

By Craig Boerner
October 19, 2017

Forum highlights strong clinical, translational research efforts

Clinical and translational research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is thriving.

By Bill Snyder
October 5, 2017

Predators’ fund powers fight against childhood cancer

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, Predators executive leaders, executives from Tri Star Energy (Twice Daily) and team mascot Gnash recently presented the proceeds of the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
September 28, 2017

Conference explores facts of pediatric allergic diseases

Pediatric allergic diseases — food, drug, seasonal allergies — and anaphylaxis, a potentially life threatening allergic reaction, are on the rise and researchers are working furiously to understand, prevent and treat these conditions.
By Christina Echegaray
September 20, 2017

Goal of new tissue-chip research is to assess efficacy of novel epilepsy drugs

An interdisciplinary team of Vanderbilt University researchers has received a two-year, $2-million federal grant to develop an “organ-on-chip” model for two genetic forms of epilepsy.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 18, 2017

New cutting-edge treatment for type of pediatric leukemia offered at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt 

By Christina Echegaray
September 7, 2017

Address highlights Pediatrics’ people, progress, growth

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, delivered the annual State of the Department of Pediatrics address on Tuesday, with growth and quality improvement serving as recurring themes along with a focus on the department’s four mission areas — discovery, clinical care, education and advocacy, service and community partnerships.
By Christina Echegaray
August 24, 2017

Grants bolster research on rare neurological disorder AHC

Kevin Ess, M.D., Ph.D., Gerald M. Fenichel Professor of Neurology, has received two grants from the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (AHCF).
By Leigh MacMillan
August 24, 2017

Hyundai Hope on Wheels award boosts pediatric cancer research

Adam Esbenshade, M.D., MSCI, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been awarded a $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award. Esbenshade plans to use data to create a risk prediction model to predict blood stream infections in pediatric cancer patients.
By Christina Echegaray
July 27, 2017

Doris Duke Foundation lauds Van Driest’s research

Sara Van Driest, M.D., Ph.D., who is developing methods for precision dosing of pediatric medications at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has received a 2017 Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
By Bill Snyder