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Eleven Vanderbilt scientists among world’s ‘highly cited’ researchers

The list recognizes both the scientific achievements of individual scientists and “their profound impact on tackling broader societal challenges.”

Jillian Williams, MBA, chair of the StrategyShare 2024 Committee and director of Business Development Operations in Population Health, introduces the event’s program. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

StrategyShare 2024 highlights innovations that advance Vanderbilt Health’s mission

The highlighted efforts demonstrated commitment to increasing access to care, improving health equity and leveraging advanced technology to serve patients.

New radiation therapy approach for treating lung cancers

VUMC researchers tested a treatment combining immunotherapy and online adaptive radiotherapy, which is tailored to real-time tumor changes during the treatment plan.

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital achieves ‘Straight A’ safety designation From The Leapfrog Group

This achievement awards VBH the “Straight A” designation, highlighting its continuous commitment to safeguarding patients from preventable harm and enhancing their quality of care.

New Video: Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection—study

The study findings point to the potential of interleukin-13 antibodies — approved for use in humans — as a treatment to protect against bacterial pneumonia in patients with zinc deficiency.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Harper Murphy dropped the puck at the Hockey Fights Cancer game Nov. 9, as the Nashville Predators took on the Utah Hockey Club. She’s flanked by Predators captain Roman Josi, left, and Utah’s Clayton Keller. (photo by John Russell)

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

The Nashville Predators host two Hockey Fights Cancer games each season to raise support for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund Presented by Twice Daily.

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