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June 12, 2024
Scientists find antibodies that block parainfluenza virus infection
The antibodies may have clinical benefit as antiviral drugs to treat potentially life-threatening infections in elderly and immunosuppressed patients. -
June 12, 2024
From clinic to comic cons: Team helps nonverbal, nonmobile patient unlock his interviewing voice
Seven years ago, asking questions was not possible. Ivan, who is nonverbal and nonmobile, had no way to communicate. What he was thinking, feeling or wanting was always a “best guess” for his mom. -
June 12, 2024
VUMC creating career development ladder for care partners
The program, which is optional, allows care partners to start at a Care Partner I position and progress to Care Partner II and Care Partner III. -
June 12, 2024
Obesity-cancer connection discovery suggests strategies for improving immunotherapy
The study reported in the journal Nature provides a mechanistic explanation for the “obesity paradox” — that obesity can contribute to cancer progression but also improve response to immunotherapy. -
June 12, 2024
Study shows a simple blood test can predict cardiorespiratory fitness
The researchers tested the feasibility of using a simple set of proteins from blood to capture a molecular fingerprint of cardiorespiratory fitness. -
June 11, 2024
2024 Chancellor Faculty Fellows selected
Each fellow holds the title for two years, receives $40,000 per year to support their work, and meets with their cohort to exchange ideas, build a broader intellectual community and engage in academic leadership development. -
June 10, 2024
Office of Outpatient Referral Assistance announces leadership appointments
The office ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate medical attention and optimizes uncompensated care delivery through case reviews and determinations that have dramatically increased over the last four years.