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Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD
September 25, 2025

Clinical immunology Center of Excellence leaders named

The Federation’s Centers of Excellence are a global network of academic researchers that facilitates human immunology research collaboration and training opportunities.

By Bill Snyder
Among those in Washington, D.C., were, from left, Nicholas Warren, Shelagh Mulvaney, PhD, Alvin Powers, MD, Patrick Hu, MD, PhD, Hyun Song, PhD, Ronald McMillan, PhD, and Sara Kavanaugh.
September 25, 2025

Vanderbilt scientists advocate for NIH funding in Congress

Scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University joined other advocates from Tennessee to share why continued bipartisan support for NIH is important to them.

By Nicholas Warren
September 25, 2025

Made in the Shade … Tree Clinic. Medical student-run clinic celebrates two decades of transforming lives

The clinic has provided comprehensive medical care and bridged gaps to vital resources to improve the health outcomes for, to date, more than 4,000 uninsured individuals.

By Jill Clendening
September 25, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offer tips for parents to spot warning signs amid rising suicide rate concerns 

There has been a growing mental health crisis among children and adolescents in Tennessee, where the suicide death rate among youth (ages 5-17) is 13.6% higher than the national average.

By Christina Echegaray
Sasha Bendolph receives treatment at Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Emergency Department for sickle cell disease. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 25, 2025

Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department serves the region’s critically ill

Vanderbilt Health System’s emergency departments cared for more than 221,000 patients in the fiscal year that ended June 30.

By John Howser
Julie Donovan, RN, CNOR, works with patient Julie Byrd-Jenkins at Orthopaedics Outreach Day. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 23, 2025

Orthopaedic Outreach Day ‘resets the soul’ for patients and volunteers

Thirteen patients received free orthopaedic surgeries, including five sports cases, six hand/upper extremity cases and, for the first time, two foot and ankle surgeries.

By Danny Bonvissuto
September 23, 2025

Flu vaccines available now: Protect yourself this fall

With respiratory virus season approaching, health experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are urging Middle Tennesseans to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated against the flu. For VUMC employees, the Occupational Health Clinic is facilitating multiple influenza vaccination options.
By Paul Govern
September 23, 2025

Nominations sought for 2025 School of Medicine’s Research Staff Awards

The awards honor staff members who provide exemplary support at all levels across the research enterprise.
By Bill Snyder
September 23, 2025

New Primary Care-Internal Medicine Residency Program to open in 2026 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

The new residency program reflects the commitment to invest in VWCH, now a teaching hospital, and to advance health care in the surrounding community.
By Bill Snyder
September 23, 2025

Scenes from the Greater Nashville Heart Walk

The event, which featured more than 50 teams from VUMC, raises awareness and funds for research, advocacy and CPR training to combat heart disease and stroke.
By Erin O. Smith and Matt Batcheldor
September 22, 2025

NIH grant renewal signals bright outlook for Vanderbilt vision research

The Vanderbilt Vision Research Center was founded in 1989 and secured the National Eye Institute core grant that still supports it; the grant will provide approximately $3.3 million over the current five-year funding period.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 19, 2025

Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture to be Oct. 7 with speaker André Churchwell

September 19, 2025

Kristin Archer, Rogelio Coronado honored by the American Physical Therapy Association

These are part of the APTA’s annual Honors & Awards Program, which celebrates people who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession through research, education, service and clinical practice.
By Danny Bonvissuto
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