Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition

June 20, 2013

Correa honored by gastroenterological society

The American Gastroentero-logical Association (AGA) has honored Pelayo Correa, M.D., with its Distinguished Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual for contributions to research that have advanced the science and practice of gastroenterology.

By VUMC News and Communications

June 6, 2013

VU study identifies new mechanism for cancer development

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center led by a 32-year-old postdoctoral fellow have discovered a new mechanism for the development of cancer that is challenging conventional scientific wisdom.

By Bill Snyder

May 23, 2013

VICC hosts cancer researchers during annual retreat

The role of inflammation in gastrointestinal cancer development was a prominent theme among guest speakers during the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center annual retreat held at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.

By VUMC News and Communications

May 2, 2013

Five elected to Association of American Physicians

By Bill Snyder

March 21, 2013

New holders of endowed chairs honored

Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements March 19 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder

January 31, 2013

Vanderbilt, GE unite to study colon tumor development

Vanderbilt University has partnered with GE Global Research in Niskayuna, N.Y., the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, to better define — at the cellular level — how colon tumors form and develop.