James Loyd Archives
Twelve honored as emeriti faculty
May. 14, 2020—Vanderbilt University recently honored several faculty members for their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty Daniel H. Ashmead, Ph.D. – Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences. He received a B.S. in Psychology from Brown University and his Ph.D. in Child Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He pursued...
Celebrating a transplant milestone
Feb. 14, 2019—Past and present members of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, guests and patients attended a celebration of VUMC’s 500th lung transplant at the Student Life Center Feb. 5.
Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary
Nov. 24, 2015—On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant.
Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring
Nov. 15, 2012—An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations.
Gene regulation found to play role in pulmonary hypertension
Oct. 18, 2012—New findings from Vanderbilt researchers may explain why only some individuals who have inherited mutations that increase risk for pulmonary hypertension actually develop the disease.
Lung disorder drug regimen found harmful
Oct. 31, 2011—Longtime treatment for IPF ineffective and even dangerous.