pierre massion Archives
Ten Vanderbilt faculty members elected AAAS fellows
Nov. 23, 2015—Ten members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Potential target for lung cancer therapy
Oct. 5, 2015—The glutamine transporter protein appears to contribute to the survival of lung cancer cells, suggesting it may be a useful diagnostic biomarker and target for therapies.
Lung cancer foundation lauds Massion’s contributions
Jun. 11, 2015—Pierre Massion, M.D., director of the Thoracic Program and an Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has been recognized for his pioneering work in lung cancer by the LUNGevity Foundation.
Event celebrates new holders of endowed chairs at Vanderbilt
Apr. 23, 2015—Seven faculty members of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration on Wednesday at the Student Life Center.
Study explores driver behind lung cancer tumor progression
Apr. 2, 2015—Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified the mechanisms used by a gene and its binding protein to drive tumor growth in several forms of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer.
Low-dose aspirin’s protective effect in cancer explained
Oct. 2, 2014—For years, scientists have known that regular aspirin use may reduce the risk of cancer.
National campaign urges smokers to talk with their health providers about kicking the habit
Jun. 13, 2013—Barbara Forbes loves a quitter.
Factor’s yin-yang tumor effects
Jun. 10, 2013—A factor produced by most malignant cells can both promote and inhibit tumor growth – an insight that is critical to using cancer drugs developed to block this factor.
Event offers smokers free quitting lessons, screening information
Feb. 21, 2013—Smokers who want assistance to help them kick the habit are invited to a free counseling session with a “quit-smoking” adviser, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, first floor conference room.
Year in Review 2012: Appointments bolster Medical Center programs
Dec. 20, 2012—Laura Beth Brown, R.N., president of Vanderbilt Home Care, was named vice president for Vanderbilt Health Services. While continuing to serve as president for Vanderbilt Home Care, Brown will provide operational oversight for Vanderbilt Health Services (VHS) and its subsidiary entities. Michelle Collins, Ph.D., CNM, was named program director for the School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery...
Massion named to lead Cancer Center’s Thoracic Program
Nov. 29, 2012—Pierre Massion, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, has been named director of the Thoracic Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Events set to bolster lung cancer research
Nov. 8, 2012—More Tennesseans are expected to die this year from lung cancer than any other form of cancer, yet lung cancer research receives far less funding than other forms of the disease.
