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.

By Bill Snyder

September 20, 2012

Grant renewal boosts GI cancer research program

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s gastrointestinal Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded its third round of funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

By Vanderbilt Health News

April 6, 2012

Gut germs govern growth

Treating H. pylori infection in children may help their growth rebound, a recent study suggests.

By Vanderbilt Health News

January 20, 2012

Digestive disease research bolstered by grant renewal

The Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a second five-year renewal of its federal research grant.

By Bill Snyder

October 7, 2011

Heart protein may be target for colon cancer therapies

A protein critical in heart development may also play a part in colon cancer progression.

By Vanderbilt Health News