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From left, Jennifer Herington, PhD, Jeff Reese, MD, Elaine Shelton, PhD, and Shajila Siricilla, PhD, are studying whether drugs given to premature infants in the NICU contribute to patent ductus arteriosus.
August 18, 2022

Study seeks to explore drug link to fetal vessel defect

Vanderbilt researchers have received a grant to study whether drugs given to premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) contribute to a potentially lethal condition called patent ductus arteriosus.

Exterior of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Preston Research Building, with a curved glass façade, brick wings, and a covered entrance labeled “FRANCES WILLIAMS PRESTON BUILDING.”
August 18, 2022

Abramson, Eng, Johnson named to new VICC roles

Three physician researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are assuming additional leadership roles.

Professional head-and-shoulders portrait of Brent Dunworth wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and patterned tie against a brown background.
August 18, 2022

Dunworth named nurse executive for Advanced Practice

Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, has been named associate nurse executive for Advanced Practice in Vanderbilt’s Office of Advanced Practice.

Gloved hands hold a blood sample tube labeled “Monkeypox,” with the positive box checked.
August 16, 2022

Q&A: Reassurance for parents on mpox risk, spread and symptoms

A pediatric infectious diseases expert answers questions parents might have about the risk of mpox risk to children.

Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and blue patterned tie against a brown background. The supplied caption identifies him as Paul Sternberg Jr., MD.
August 16, 2022

Sternberg to step down after two decades at Vanderbilt

Paul Sternberg Jr., MD, is stepping down from his role as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, effective June 30, 2023.

Jennifer Shane poses outdoors beside a brick building and white railing, wearing a colorful floral shirt.
August 11, 2022

A story of family and faith: Jennifer received a kidney transplant. The donor was Capri, who is married to Dennis. Jennifer is Dennis’ ex-wife. It’s complicated.

The extended family has grown closer as a result of Capri’s generosity. She says her faith led her to the decision.