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December 5, 2024

Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine selects 25 new members

The AECM was formed in 2021 to “honor exemplary clinicians who combine humanism, professionalism and a passion for patient care with a scholarly approach to improving patient health and establish a community of leaders to promote clinical excellence.”

By VUMC News and Communications
(file photo by Anne Rayner)
December 5, 2024

VUMC to study effect of breathing tube size on breathing, speaking, swallowing

Approximately 1% of the U.S. population — 2 million to 3 million adults — experience critical illness requiring the placement of a breathing tube each year.

By Nancy Humphrey
Edward Shultz, MD, MS
December 4, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns loss of informatics and HealthIT leader Edward Shultz

His contributions to clinical systems, infrastructure and education have had a lasting impact not only here at Vanderbilt but across the entire field of informatics.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
December 3, 2024

C. Wright Pinson to step down as Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer

After 35 years of tireless service to the people and patients of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer, will step down from that role.

By John Howser
November 27, 2024

Wayne Ray’s 50-year career helped transform pharmacoepidemiology research

To celebrate Ray’s career and contributions to research and education at VUMC, the Department of Health Policy will host a symposium from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Light Hall 202.

By Jake Lowary
November 27, 2024

New research points way to more reliable brain studies

A new study in Nature identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.

By Paul Govern
November 27, 2024

CJ Collett and Stacy Bair-Taylor named Medical Assistants of the Year

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s CJ Collett and Stacy Bair-Taylor received Medical Assistant of the Year awards for 2024.
By Kylie Avery
November 27, 2024

Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language

The study revealed overlapping genetic underpinnings between rhythm-related skills and language-related traits, including dyslexia.
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 26, 2024

What’s all the tuft about?

Vanderbilt researchers used advanced imaging techniques to detail the microscopic structure of intestinal tuft cells, highlighting their unique organization of the structural protein actin.
By Amanda Ruelas
November 26, 2024

Novel genetics approach enhances discovery of disease risk genes

VUMC researchers applied the new approach to large GWAS datasets for breast, prostate and lung cancers, and three brain disorders.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 26, 2024

VUMC again named a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence

Radiopharmaceutical therapy is targeted delivery of radiation to cancer cells or to the tumor microenvironment using radiopharmaceuticals.
By Derek Scancarelli
November 26, 2024

Patient’s family experiences healing power of music

Music therapy focuses on the use of music to help patients with chronic pain, physical rehabilitation, psychiatric symptoms, end of life, procedural support and coping with hospitalization and disease.
By Jessica Pasley
November 26, 2024

VUMC makes first appearance in national supply chain ranking

Vanderbilt Health placed 25th in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024, released by Gartner Inc., a technology research and consulting firm.
By Paul Govern
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