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September 16, 2025

Film, sports, surgery, science, art and life. For Jeffrey Upperman, it’s all connected.

Monroe Carell Surgeon-in-Chief Jeffrey Upperman judges films for the Nashville Film Festival, is on the Belcourt Theatre board, and says surgery and moviemaking are similar in many ways.

By Evan Dorian
Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, delivers his inaugural State of the Department of Pediatrics address. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 16, 2025

Juan Salazar delivers first State of the Department of Pediatrics address

The new chair celebrated the department’s achievements and growth for the past year and set a vision for the future.

By Christina Echegaray
Keith Cole, DPT, PhD. (photo by Donn Jones)
September 15, 2025

Keith Cole receives grant to conduct integrated research on mobility, cognition and aging

Older adults experiencing dual decline are at greater risk of developing dementia than those with changes in only one area. 

By Evan Dorian
September 12, 2025

Study shows magnesium inhibits colorectal cancer carcinogenesis by increasing vitamin D-synthesizing bacteria  

The findings from the current study suggest that magnesium also increases the gut synthesis of vitamin D, which does not go to the blood and takes effect locally.

By Tom Wilemon
Vanderbilt hosted the annual Dore Jam fan event Saturday afternoon at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center's Multipurpose Facility. The football and soccer teams were on hand to sign autographs and interact with fans, and this year 's event featured games for kids.
September 12, 2025

VUMC, TSU to expand hands-on athletic training experience at Division I level for undergrads

The internship program stands out among VUMC’s similar arrangements with other schools because it specifically offers undergraduate students semester-long clinical internships alongside Division I athletes.

By Holly Fletcher
September 12, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recognized for excellence in treating pediatric cardiomyopathy

The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program is one of the largest in the country treating patients with heart problems from before birth through adulthood.

By Christina Echegaray
September 12, 2025

From interns to experts: A remarkable century of residencies at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s graduate medical education program has grown from an inaugural dozen to include more than 1,200 individuals, with more than 170 highly competitive residency and fellowship programs.
By Jill Clendening
September 12, 2025

Medical Center North at 100: Celebrating a century of progress, innovation and change

As Medical Center North marks its 100th anniversary, we reflect on its enduring legacy at VUMC.
By Wayne Wood, Jill Clendening and Evan Dorian
September 11, 2025

Stokes Peebles steps down as section chief of Allergy after 15 Years of leadership

During his tenure, he grew the section into a nationally recognized center for excellence in clinical care, research and education.
By Kylie Avery
September 11, 2025

It’s all about connection for Larry Wingo, who knows that serving patients at their lowest points is a critical part of making health care personal

Recognized by patients and colleagues, Wingo’s selfless attitude and commitment to making those he serves feel heard earned him a Patient and Family Choice Award.
By Evan Dorian
September 10, 2025

Nashville mourns Vanderbilt nursing and medical school icon Judy Jean Chapman

Mrs. Chapman, whose late husband, John Chapman, was dean of VUSM, worked tirelessly to advance health care and the nursing profession on the local and national level.
By Bill Snyder
September 10, 2025

Study reveals new evidence, cost savings for common treatments for opioid use disorder in mothers and infants

Researchers found that while established medications for opioid use disorder in mothers are both superior and cost saving compared to alternative treatment pathways, buprenorphine produced the greatest health gains and cost savings for mothers and infants.
By Jake Lowary
September 10, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names associate directors and new program leaders 

Shared resources at Vanderbilt-Ingram are designed to support and enhance cancer-relevant research and scientific interaction by providing access to cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as scientific expertise.
By Tom Wilemon