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Huda Akil, PhD
May 22, 2025

Neuroscientist Huda Akil wins Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Established by VUMC in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science.

By Bill Snyder
May 22, 2025

Vanderbilt’s nationally recognized Trauma Center treats amazing array of injuries

On a given day, the Vanderbilt Trauma Center may admit multiple gunshot and motor vehicle accident victims. For 27 years, across nearly 100,000 admissions, the Trauma Center’s physicians, nurses and staff have been treating patients arriving from a region covering 80,000 square miles.

By John Howser
May 21, 2025

Picture Perfect Pair: Kangaroo-A-Thon 2025 (slideshow)

“Kangaroo Care” is more than just a practice — it’s a powerful connection between parent and child that creates lasting benefits for both.

By Donn Jones
New Academy for Excellence in Educations members include, from left, Gisella Carranza Leon, MD; Megan Dupuis, MD, PhD; Alvin Jeffery, PhD, RN, CCRN, FNP-BC; Mackenzie Mosera, MAT, MS, MPH, CGC; Anuj Patel, MD; Uchenna Anani, MD; Kristopher Kast, MD; Stacy Killen, MD, MSCI; and Kaitlin Ray, MD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 21, 2025

Academy for Excellence in Education announces 2025 award winners and new members 

The mission of the academy is to enhance the educational environment in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Doug Campbell
Scott McCall, MD, PhD
May 20, 2025

Lung researchers at VUMC win prestigious fellowships

They are Scott McCall, MD, PhD, instructor in Medicine, and Kevin Seitz, MD, MSc, assistant professor of Medicine.

By Bill Snyder
Ban Mishu Allos, MD. (photo by Donn Jones)
May 20, 2025

Ban Mishu Allos receives coveted Shovel Award

The recipient of the 2025 Shovel Award is Ban Mishu Allos, MD, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

By Jill Clendening
May 20, 2025

VUMC discovery one step closer to treatment for kidney fibrosis

Study shows that deletion of EGFR from myeloid cells accelerated recovery from acute kidney injury and reduced subsequent fibrosis.
By Bill Snyder
May 20, 2025

Psychologists included as part of medical teams to support children’s mental health awareness

These psychologists work with the medical team and families to help support patients during their hospital visits and in coping with and treating their medical diagnosis.
By Jessica Pasley
May 20, 2025

$5 million gift from Scott and Sandi Borchetta to support NICU program

Longtime friends of Monroe Carell, the Borchettas’ latest gift builds on their ongoing support of the hospital’s NICU services.
By Christina Echegaray
May 19, 2025

Saved by an angel — in Aldi

Steve Glaeser fell in an Aldi supermarket; a Vanderbilt Health critical care nurse saved his life.
By John Howser
May 19, 2025

New study highlights improved treatment approach for people with mild asthma

A multicenter trial found that adding budesonide, an inhaled steroid, to albuterol significantly reduced severe asthma attacks compared to using albuterol alone.
By Christina Echegaray
May 19, 2025

John Warner, headache specialist and devoted supporter of VUMC, dies at 93

Recently, he attended the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the School of Medicine, proud to be its oldest returning alumnus.
By Wayne Wood
May 18, 2025

Study finds navigational bronchoscopy as effective and safer alternative to transthoracic biopsy for lung nodules  

Each year, millions of lung nodules are detected during routine X-rays or CT scans.
By Craig Boerner and Holly Fletcher 
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