Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition Archive — Page 8 of 8

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
Bright red heart surrounded by a yellow measuring tape marked with numbers.
July 12, 2012

Gene’s impact on ‘good’ cholesterol could affect heart disease risk

A genetic variant may help keep an individual’s “good” cholesterol in check.

By Vanderbilt Health News
An adult woman measures a boy’s height with a vertical measuring tape against a white background.
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
Richard Powell
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
Two researchers stand in a laboratory beside illuminated scientific equipment and sample containers.
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