Jennifer Pietenpol Archive — Page 6 of 10

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December 1, 2016

Basic Science Research Advisory Committee formed

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) has formed a new Basic Science Research Advisory Committee.

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September 9, 2016

In search of new cancer targets

Vanderbilt researchers developed a new algorithm to find clinically targetable gene rearrangements in cancers.

By Leigh MacMillan

A New Era

Recent Publications by VICC Researchers

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Aiming High

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Day in Life

May 26, 2016
Precision medicine already changing cancer treatment strategies

The ability to test patients’ cancers for individual differences, mainly at the genetic level, and to make treatment decisions based on those differences is the hallmark of precision medicine, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is among the leaders of this new approach to diagnosis and treatment.
By Vanderbilt Health News
April 14, 2016
Pietenpol named Executive Vice President for Research

Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Molecular Oncology and Professor of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology and Otolaryngology, has been named Executive Vice President for Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Her appointment is effective May 1.
By John Howser
April 1, 2016
New role identified for p73 gene

The p73 gene is required for the generation of cilia – hair-like projections on cells – findings that could have implications for the study of lung diseases and sterility.
By Vanderbilt Health News
March 17, 2016
T.J. Martell Foundation lauds Pietenpol’s research

Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Oncology and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), was honored with the Medical Research Advancement Award during the 8th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala held recently at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
By Vanderbilt Health News
January 28, 2016
Exceptional Destination
By diana
January 28, 2016
Comprehensive Approach
By diana
January 28, 2016
News from Around the Cancer Center
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