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February 9, 2026

Vanderbilt research uncovers new clue to insulin resistance

The latest findings could lead to more targeted ways to increase insulin-stimulated glucose uptake by muscle and exercise tolerance.

By Bill Snyder
Members of the Vanderbilt Health team are evaluating the efficacy of the immunomodulatory drug baricitinib for treating the persistent neurological and cardiopulmonary symptoms of long COVID. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 6, 2026

Vanderbilt Health to lead expanded multisite study of immunomodulation in long COVID

The public health burden of long COVID is estimated to be the largest seen from an emerging disease in the past century, yet there remain no effective interventions.

By Jill Clendening
Velma McBride Murry, PhD
February 6, 2026

Velma McBride Murry recognized for career of impactful psychology research

The American Psychological Association has honored Murry for “reinforcing the value of psychology in addressing societal needs.”

By Jake Lowary
February 6, 2026

New analytical approach identifies novel risk genes for colorectal cancer

The study advances understanding of risk for colon and rectal cancers and points to targets for developing new treatments.

By Leigh MacMillan
George C. Hill, PhD. (photo by Anne Rayner)
February 5, 2026

Vanderbilt Health mourns loss of pioneering scientist George C. Hill, professor emeritus

Dr. Hill transformed medical education at Vanderbilt and conducted groundbreaking research on African sleeping sickness.

By Holly Fletcher
February 5, 2026

Welcoming Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into the Vanderbilt Health family: Photo gallery

Vanderbilt Health staff traveled from around the region for an Employee Welcome Event on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to greet new colleagues at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, which officially joined the enterprise Feb. 2.

By Susan Urmy
February 5, 2026

‘Liberation’ from acute dialysis may enhance recovery of kidney function

Researchers at Vanderbilt Health and three other centers compared conventional dialysis to a conservative dialysis strategy.
By Guillermo Sanchez, PhD
February 4, 2026

Vanderbilt Health’s Vineet Agrawal, Fabian Bock among 2026 ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardees

Since 2014, 27 Vanderbilt faculty members have received the annual award, which recognizes “notable achievements” by researchers early in their first faculty appointments.
By Bill Snyder
February 4, 2026

Clinical trial led by Vanderbilt Health seeks to refine lung cancer biopsy standards

The development of better biopsy approaches is driven by the fact that lung cancer kills more than 130,000 Americans annually, and survival depends on early diagnosis, which requires biopsy to be definitive.
By Jill Clendening
February 4, 2026

Broad genetic study reveals new drug target for asthma

The findings could bring relief to the more than 26 million people in the United States with asthma, a chronic and complex inflammatory disease of the airways.
By Bill Snyder
February 3, 2026

High school students explore health careers at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

VWCH has partnered with Mt. Juliet High School on the hospital’s first inpatient training experience that brings high school students directly into clinical settings to learn about the many roles that support the health and well-being of patients in their community.
By Kylie Avery
February 3, 2026

1,000 lungs and countless more breaths: Vanderbilt Transplant Center commemorates landmark

Vanderbilt Health's fourth lung transplant patient is thought to be the world's record holder for longevity following a single lung transplant.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 2, 2026

Pom-poms for a new era: Briceton Latta’s next cystic fibrosis chapter

When Briceton Latta was born in 2006, the average life expectancy of a patient with CF was 37. Today, that expectancy is 65 and beyond.
By Christina Echegaray