Ritu Banerjee Archive — Page 1 of 2

Colorized scanning electron micrograph showing numerous rod-shaped Escherichia coli bacteria clustered together against a dark background.
April 18, 2026

Rapid bloodstream infection testing shows high potential for timely, lifesaving treatment: Study

Gram-negative bacteria bloodstream infections are a major cause of illness and death worldwide, especially where antimicrobial resistance is more common.  

By Jessica Pasley
Child in a pink shirt looks toward a gloved healthcare worker holding a syringe near the child’s upper arm.
January 20, 2026

Following recommended schedule helps keep children safe from vaccine-preventable diseases

Any length of time without immunizations is a time without protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

By Jessica Pasley
Educational graphic showing a woman holding a tissue to her nose above the headline “Think You Need Antibiotics?” Text explains that antibiotics treat bacteria but not viruses, including colds, flu, or COVID.
November 11, 2025

Drug resistant infections are on the rise: Experts emphasize education, awareness

Teams at VUMC and Monroe Carell are focused on reaching more clinicians, patients and families through the Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

By Jessica Pasley
Child in colorful pajamas lies in a white hospital bed, holding a white teddy bear.
November 3, 2025

Prescribing with purpose

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study finds unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in hospitalized children and highlights opportunity for antibiotic stewardship.

By Chelsea N. Campbell
Maddie Wright with her service dog, Quip. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 8, 2024

Patient’s experiences bring antimicrobial resistance into sharp focus

But this class of medicines, which includes antibiotics, can cause more harm than good when overused. That overuse can lead to antimicrobial resistance.

By Jessica Pasley
Portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair and glasses wearing a white medical coat embroidered with a hospital logo and name.
January 5, 2023

Three elected to the American Pediatric Society

Three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics have been elected to the American Pediatric Society.

By Christina Echegaray