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George Bolian, MD
February 13, 2025

VUMC mourns loss of George Bolian, professor emeritus of Psychiatry

He served in many capacities in the department, including residency training director, medical director of the Psychiatric Hospital, division director, vice chair and interim chair.

By Danny Bonvissuto
February 13, 2025

How researchers are enlisting volunteers to help shape clinical trials

Through a new tool offered by ResearchMatch, researchers planning trials can quickly survey potential participants about topics ranging from participant compensation to protocol design.

By Paul Govern
February 13, 2025

Longtime VUH nursing leader Robin Steaban to retire

Her commitment to collaboration, shared governance, improvement science and innovation has made a lasting impact on staff and patients alike.

By Kylie Avery
Sarah Tishkoff, PhD
February 13, 2025

Vanderbilt Prize winner to discuss ‘evolutionary genomics’ on March 6

Tishkoff’s groundbreaking research at the University of Pennsylvania has broad implications for understanding and treating human disease.

By Bill Snyder
February 13, 2025

Experts recommend national health AI priorities

The 12 authors of the recommendations are mainly academics but also include leaders from tech companies Microsoft, Google and Epic.

By Paul Govern
Research assistant Sariah D’Empaire Salomon (front) positions a BIHF, ensuring that all sensors and the helmet are appropriately positioned, while engineer Janette Meyer, PhD, double-checks the sensors and their connections. (photo by Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University)
February 13, 2025

Researchers simulate battlefield blast exposures to reduce impact on soldiers

The military was interested in finding ways to reduce impact on the brain by developing strategies that could be employed during training exercises.

By Craig Boerner
February 11, 2025

Vanderbilt Lung Transplant establishes new record

For the second calendar year in a row, Vanderbilt Lung Transplant has the busiest program in the Southeast and leads the nation in innovation in organ preservation and regeneration.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 11, 2025

Vanderbilt Transplant Center reaches new heights in 2024, now the nation’s third busiest 

Through dramatic growth, the VTC is now the nation’s third busiest transplant center by volume, saving 136 more critically ill patients in calendar year 2024 than in 2023.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 10, 2025

Regional Hospitals adopt Vanderbilt Health professional accountability programs

The Vanderbilt Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy has exported its system for professional accountability to some 300 hospitals and physician groups around the country. Now it's the turn for Vanderbilt Health's Regional Hospitals.
By Paul Govern
February 10, 2025

Anne Marie Tharpe steps down as Hearing and Speech Sciences chair

Under Tharpe’s leadership, the department has maintained a remarkable trajectory of advancing clinical care for those with communication disorders.
By Danny Bonvissuto
February 10, 2025

Vanderbilt’s MS in Applied Clinical Informatics program now accepting applications for fall 2025

Vanderbilt's completely virtual MSACI program is designed for those looking to expand their careers through rigorous practical informatics training.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 6, 2025

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Lebanon opening celebration 

There, a multidisciplinary team offers cancer patients medical oncology, surgical oncology consultations, infusion services, palliative care and pain management.
By Tom Wilemon
February 6, 2025

Mahlon Johnson, former Vanderbilt pathologist whose story was featured on ‘60 Minutes,’ dies at 70

Dr. Johnson was performing an autopsy in 1992 when his hand slipped and he sliced through his protective gloves. He cut his finger and infected himself with AIDS.
By Wayne Wood