Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 38 of 54
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February 9, 2018
Muscular dystrophy clue
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a role for immune system T cells in slowing the decline in skeletal muscle function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. -
January 25, 2018
Personalized drug prescribing program expands, upgrades
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has expanded and relaunched genetic testing to predict patient responses to drugs. -
January 25, 2018
AAIDD honors three Kennedy Center investigators
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) announced its 2018 award recipients, which include three people affiliated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC). -
January 4, 2018
Rehm, Williams take new roles in Department of Pediatrics
Two Department of Pediatrics faculty members have been named to new and expanded roles. Kris Rehm, MD, has been named vice chair of Outreach Activities. Succeeding Rehm in her role as Division Chief for Hospital Medicine is Derek Williams, MD, MPH. -
December 21, 2017
Obesity interventions: ideal dose?
The optimal “dose” for behavioral interventions to treat childhood obesity are not clear, Vanderbilt researchers concluded after analyzing 133 clinical trial that occurred over the course of 17 years. -
December 7, 2017
Fellowships reflect Michal’s deep commitment to children
Mary Michal, MD,’60, may have entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by mistake, but she’s remained devoted to its mission by design. -
November 16, 2017
NFID honors Edwards’ infectious diseases research
Kathryn Edwards, MD, professor of Pediatrics and the Sarah H. Sell and Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, is the recipient of the 2018 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).