Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Archive — Page 1 of 12

Mónica Santisteban, PhD
August 21, 2026

Vanderbilt Health’s Mónica Santisteban to be honored by the American Heart Association

The recognition honors her research that has helped define how high blood pressure can contribute to cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

August 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Health’s Annet Kirabo to receive major award for hypertension research 

The award will be presented Oct. 10 during the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Session in Arlington, Virginia.

Alexander Bick, MD, PhD
August 12, 2026

Alexander Bick to lead cutting-edge resource for genomic discovery at Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics is a one-stop genomics research resource that offers sample biobanking, genome sequencing, single-cell and spatial multiomic profiling, and other specialized services.

May 11, 2026

Multi-organ metabolite ‘signature’ signals increased heart failure risk

A multi-institutional group has identified a “signature” of metabolic molecules associated with exercise-induced physiologic deficits that, when released into the bloodstream, signal heightened heart failure risk.

April 25, 2026

Mohammad Saleem receives Young Investigator Award 

The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate “outstanding promise” in physiological sciences research.

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March 20, 2026

Precancerous blood disorder raises risk of inflammatory heart disease

New study suggests that treating patients for CHIP (clonal growth of precancerous blood cells) could reduce their risk of potentially life-threatening heart inflammation.