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June 16, 2026

Department of Medicine names Evan Brittain, Kathryn Dahir to research leadership positions

The new research leadership structure “will allow the Department of Medicine to support a breadth of research with an eye to funding diversification, recruitment in strategic areas, and mentorship of trainees and faculty in all forms of research,” said department Chair Anna Hemnes, MD.

June 15, 2026

Study identifies genetic cause for rare skin condition, points to new therapeutic option

The research highlights the value of studying rare genetic diseases to uncover fundamental immunological mechanisms.

June 12, 2026

Vanderbilt Health and Fifth Third Bank partnership gave lucky families another bundle of joy

The 53 Babies campaign gave babies born on May 3 at three Vanderbilt Health hospitals $1,053 toward a 529 college savings plan.

June 12, 2026

New surgery for thumb arthritis offered at Vanderbilt Health

Thumb carpometacarpal implant arthroplasty with Touch prosthesis is “like a small total hip replacement within the thumb joint.”

June 12, 2026

Second Vanderbilt Health team wins NIH Replication Prize

Led by Simon Vandekar, PhD, a group of biostatisticians earned the honor for tools that help brain researchers tell strong, trustworthy findings from weak ones. Vanderbilt Health teams took two of 15 total NIH prizes.

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June 9, 2026

Vanderbilt Health and UAB partner to help more clinicians use genomic medicine in everyday care

The project, called the Southeast Genomic Medicine Service, or SE-GEMS, will create a genomic eConsult service that allows clinicians to ask practical questions about genetic testing, test interpretation and next steps in care.