Section of Surgical Sciences Archive — Page 8 of 8

Small vial of green liquid and laboratory pipette over a colorful grid of red and green dots resembling a genetic microarray.
February 9, 2015

Gene profile predicts metastasis

A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found.

By Yan Su
A man speaks at a podium beside a projection screen displaying “25th Anniversary” and “Transplant Center,” with floral arrangements in front.
November 13, 2014

Transplant Center celebrates 25 years of giving gift of life

The charter that was written in 1989 upon the creation of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center (VTC) continues to hold true to its mission — to propel and direct organ transplantation, research, medicine, technology, education and the public education of transplantation into the future as the recognized leader and national authority of multi-organ transplantation.

By Jessica Pasley
Black-and-white sketch portrait of a smiling man wearing a collared shirt and jacket.
October 9, 2014

Longaker set for Discovery Lecture

Michael Longaker, M.D., well known for his contributions to tissue repair and engineering and stem cell biology at Stanford University School of Medicine, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 16.

By Bill Snyder
Grid of 18 head-and-shoulders portraits arranged in three rows, each labeled with a surname: Aiken, Arteaga, Beauchamp, Bock, Brash, Cherrington, Cover, Frontera, Goldenring, Linton, Magnuson, Miller, Newhouse, Patton, Robertson, Salisbury, Santoro, and Weil.
November 25, 2013

Vanderbilt celebrates 18 elected fellows of the AAAS

Eighteen academic and administrative leaders at Vanderbilt University have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year.

By Bill Snyder
Transplant surgery
October 24, 2013

Transplant Center sees surge in volumes

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center, one of the largest organ transplant programs in the Southeast, is on pace to surpass last year’s transplant totals with 254 solid organ transplantations to date.

By Jessica Pasley
Illustration of branching red blood vessels against a gray background.
August 26, 2013

Tumor factor spurs blood vessel growth

A newly identified factor regulates blood vessel growth in colorectal tumors and could be a promising target for cancer therapies.

By Leigh MacMillan