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Team members visiting Vanderbilt from the Philippine Heart Center included (front row, from left) Melissa Morala-Caranto, MD, Apreel Marie Noble, MD, Avenilo L. Aventura Jr., MD, Emily Aventura, MD, Carina Dipasupil, MD, Liberty Yaneza, MD, Christopher Cheng, MD, (back row, from left) Christopher Ian Joseph De Guzman, RN, Ryan Andal, MD, Dennis de Asis, MD, Karl Derrick Sia, MD, Liza Santiago, RN, Earvin Jon Abaño, RN, and Edgar Tuazon, MD. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 1, 2025

Team from the Philippines visits to observe heart and lung transplant programs

The delegation is planning to establish a new heart transplant program in the Philippines, serving a population of 115 million people.

By Matt Batcheldor
Team Vanderbilt turned out in force for the 2025 Wilson County Heart Walk. (photo by Donn Jones)
May 1, 2025

Photo gallery: Wilson County Heart Walk

The event supported heart health awareness and benefited the American Heart Association.

By Donn Jones
May 1, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital continues its straight ‘A’ hospital safety designation from The Leapfrog Group   

This straight “A” designation honors the hospital for its continued preventive measures taken against harm.

Cancer patient Easton Reeder, center, was given a jersey signed by the Vanderbilt Commodore baseball team, including pitchers Cody Bowker, left, and Connor Fennell. (photo by Donn Jones)
April 30, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram 26th Annual Scientific Symposium focuses on AI 

In a twist from years past, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows took the helm in selecting the topics and inviting speakers.

By Tom Wilemon
Shiayin Yang, MD. (photo by Donn Jones)
April 29, 2025

Shiayin Yang recognized by Rosalind Franklin Society with RFS Award in Science 

She specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery, and she also has expertise in facial reanimation, facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty.

By Evan Dorian
April 29, 2025

Peter Embí, Department of Biomedical Informatics chair, to step down

DBMI is one of the nation’s largest departments of its kind in academic medicine and consists of more than 130 faculty who focus on different aspects of biomedical informatics.

By John Howser
April 28, 2025

Bryan Harris named interim chair of the Department of Medicine

Harris succeeds Jane Freedman, MD, as she assumes the role of Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer.  
By Bill Snyder
April 28, 2025

Three Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs receive reaccreditation

The Vanderbilt and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System programs received notification after on-site inspections in October 2024. The accreditation is effective for three years.
By Tom Wilemon
April 28, 2025

New celebration photos: Michael Gooch wins award for excellence in emergency nursing and education

The award recognizes exceptional emergency nurses who are board certified and demonstrate a commitment to championing continuous learning and excellence in patient care through nursing certification.
By Kylie Avery
April 25, 2025

Polygenic score for height could improve diagnosis for children with short stature: study

Even after comprehensive testing, about 30% of children with short stature — height below the third percentile on a growth chart — do not have a definitive diagnosis, leading to extended surveillance, testing and anxiety.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 25, 2025

Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis and death.
By Bill Snyder
April 25, 2025

Sunil Kripalani recognized for leadership, innovation in field of hospital medicine

Kripalani was elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, a distinction earned by only 50 out of approximately 60,000 practicing hospitalists.
By Jill Clendening
April 23, 2025

Eunice Huang appointed to council of the American Board of Surgery

The council, which consists of about 35 ABS-certified surgeons, sets national standards for surgical education, assessment, certification and research priorities.
By Christina Echegaray