vicc Archives
Conquer Cancer awards given to five hematology-oncology fellows
May. 26, 2022—Five Vanderbilt University Medical Center hematology and oncology fellows will receive awards from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, during the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 3-7.
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center calls for action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
May. 27, 2021—A significant reduction in annual well visits and immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a vaccination gap among U.S. children and adolescents, especially with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for cancer prevention.
Urologic cancer expert Rini joins VICC as chief of Clinical Trials
Oct. 24, 2019—Brian Rini, MD, an internationally recognized leader in genitourinary oncology, kidney cancer, and clinical drug development, is joining Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center as the inaugural chief of Clinical Trials.
VICC experts to discuss high risk breast cancer at free seminar June 6
May. 26, 2017—Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), in collaboration with the Hereditary Cancer Program and the Vanderbilt Breast Center, is hosting a free seminar, “Are You at High Risk for Breast Cancer?”
VICC Annual Scientific Retreat slated for May 4
Apr. 20, 2017—Leading cancer investigators from several prominent universities and laboratories will headline the 2017 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Annual Scientific Retreat May 4.
Annual Meharry–Vanderbilt–TSU Cancer Partnership retreat April 8
Mar. 23, 2017—The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and Tennessee State University (TSU) Cancer Partnership will host its 16th Annual Cancer Retreat on April 8.
Know the facts about ovarian cancer
Sep. 16, 2016—Listening to the body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer. Vanderbilt–Ingram Cancer Center provides the facts.
VICC joins other major cancer centers in HPV vaccine campaign
Feb. 4, 2016—In response to low national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV), Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) has joined 68 of the nation’s other NCI-designated cancer centers in recommending increased HPV vaccination for the prevention of cancer.
VICC annual retreat slated for April 30
Apr. 9, 2015—Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s annual retreat will be held Thursday, April 30, 8 a.m.—3 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.
VUMC oncology programs recognized
Aug. 7, 2014—Becker’s Hospital Review has named Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the “100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs.”
Moses to receive Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award
Jan. 20, 2014—Harold “Hal” Moses, the Hortense B. the Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University, is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award — the highest honor for a member of the Vanderbilt alumni community.
Franklin Women’s Center to offer bone tests, mammograms
Mar. 14, 2013—The Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s Center at Williamson Medical Center is now offering screening mammograms and bone density tests for patients in the community.
