Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 6 of 55
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August 8, 2025
Fleming Society welcomes new graduates and is accepting nominations for 2025-2027 cohort
The Fleming Society, established in 2021, is named in honor of Geoffrey Fleming, MD, former professor of Pediatrics, whose passion for mentorship and medical education inspired this program. -
August 4, 2025
Researchers debunk long-standing concern about flu treatment in children
The findings demonstrated what many pediatricians have long suspected: that the flu, not the flu treatment (Tamiflu), is associated with neuropsychiatric events. -
July 8, 2025
Vanderbilt, Parse Biosciences scientists envision an antibody ‘atlas’ for measles, mumps, rubella
Researchers will scan the landscape of plasmablasts, the first antibody-producing, B-type immune cells that respond to MMR infection. -
July 7, 2025
Experts offer tips on dealing with ticks this summer
Four tick-borne illnesses are most common in Tennessee, including spotted fever rickettsiosis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. -
June 30, 2025
Coronavirus pioneer Mark Denison bids farewell to VUMC colleagues after remarkable career
The discoveries about coronavirus biology that Denison and his colleagues made were foundational for the rapid validation of antiviral drugs and development of new vaccines that helped bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control. -
June 26, 2025
John White’s medical team has spent decades helping him achieve goals in life — and on the soccer field
His different heart didn’t mean accepting limits -
June 25, 2025
First pediatric liver-pancreas dual transplant performed in Tennessee
Phone call changes the life of family whose daughter with cystic fibrosis needed both a liver and pancreas transplant.