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May 28, 2025

Vanderbilt LifeFlight receives four EMS Star of Life Awards

The annual awards honor heroic actions by emergency medical services providers who gave exemplary care to both adult and pediatric patients.

By Lindsay Anderson
May 28, 2025

VUMC infectious disease experts explain what antibiotic resistance means for individuals and populations — and how to protect against it

A rising global health threat, antibiotic resistance presents several complications, but protection is possible.

By Evan Dorian
Molly Knostman, PharmD, MHA, (front) executive director of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, was honored during the LHS Symposium. Behind her, from left, are Cheryl Gatto, PhD, PMP, Wesley Self, MD, MPH, Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc, and Matthew Semler, MD, MSCI. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 22, 2025

Symposium keynote: Human behavior is the pathway for transforming health

In two panel discussions, VUMC experts described ways to “scale-up and spread” the impact of health care interventions across systems, and the importance of patient-centered learning health system research.

By Bill Snyder
Siblings Shayli and Shafer Daves at home following the transplant. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 22, 2025

Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.

By Jessica Pasley
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
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
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
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