Reporter Aug 14 2015
VUMC study shifts thinking on how bone fractures heal
Aug. 13, 2015—New findings show that fibrin, a protein that was thought to play a key role in fracture healing, is not required, shifting understanding of how fractures heal.
VUMC pulmonary team launches study of rare lung disease
Aug. 13, 2015—Vanderbilt University Medical Center is launching a research study for a rare disease called Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), an inherited disorder that causes albinism, decreased visual acuity and susceptibility to bleeding due to platelet dysfunction.
Employees celebrate, enjoy treats at Vandy Chills
Aug. 12, 2015—Vanderbilt employees celebrated with co-workers while enjoying frozen treats at Vandy Chills on Aug. 7.
