Department of Pediatrics Archive

January 20, 2012

Studies shed new light on how nitric oxide is produced

The discovery of a previously unrecognized and pivotal role of enzyme ASL in nitric oxide production could potentially lead to new therapies for babies with pulmonary hypertension.

By Leigh MacMillan
Colitis
October 27, 2011

Stopping colitis, STAT

Study suggests a new therapeutic target in ulcerative colitis.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 28, 2011

New group of faculty endowed chairs celebrated

Ten of Vanderbilt’s new endowed chairs were praised as leaders in their fields and on campus during a Sept. 26 ceremony at the Student Life Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 29, 2011

Deciding who’s who in heart valves

Identification of a gene that is involved in the development of heart valves offers new insights into congenital heart valve disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 14, 2011

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to guard against extreme heat

With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 2, 2011

Kudos

Read about Vanderbilt faculty, staff, student and alumni’s latest awards, appointments and achievements

By VUMC News and Communications