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April 25, 2024

AI shows promise for clinical phenotyping

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have demonstrated the potential for large language models like ChatGPT to help generate electronic health record phenotyping algorithms, a critical but time-consuming task in observational health research.

By Paul Govern
April 24, 2024

The stars look very different today: Eiman Jahangir to realize lifelong dream to fly to space

“It’s been a goal and a dream for a long time,” he said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity.”

By Matt Batcheldor
April 24, 2024

Counterfeit cosmetic botulism injections; new urine test for prostate cancer; AI in health care; and other news stories with VUMC sources

April 24, 2024

Farmers’ Market returns to VUH Plaza May 2

By Wayne Wood
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April 24, 2024

VUMC hosts symposium on stem cell transplants and cellular therapies

The Vanderbilt Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Symposium offers clinicians detailed information on the latest developments for hematological diseases, ranging from immunotherapies for blood cancers to new, curative therapies for sickle cell disease.

By Tom Wilemon
April 24, 2024

Go behind the scenes at Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories. Hear what employees have to say.

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center News & Communications crew caught up with people working at the new laboratory in MetroCenter.

By Jill Clendening and Erin O. Smith
April 23, 2024

Events honor those involved in organ donation

Sixty-nine individuals donated their organs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2023, and they and their families were saluted on April 17 at the annual Donate Life Ceremony.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 23, 2024

Civil Rights leader visits VUH Emergency Department

Legendary civil rights activist Diane Nash visited the emergency department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on April 20 to acknowledge the naming of a physician team in her honor. 
By Bill Snyder
April 22, 2024

Julie Bastarache elected VP of clinical investigation society

Julie Bastarache, MD, Assistant Vice President for Clinical & Translational Scientist Development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been elected vice president of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) for 2024-2025.
By Bill Snyder
April 22, 2024

AI to doctors: Beat that! 

Artificial intelligence programs outperformed doctors at answering typical patient questions — suggesting they could be used to write first-draft responses and help speed doctors’ work.
By Paul Govern
April 22, 2024

Study reveals potential new way to stop a common kidney cancer

Vanderbilt researchers have identified cancer cell-specific genetic alterations that reprogram the immune “landscape,” thereby driving tumor growth, and discovered a potential new drug target for stopping it.
By Bill Snyder
April 22, 2024

Jennifer Vega receives NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Award

Jennifer Vega, PhD, a cognitive neuroscientist and research instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has received a 2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Young Investigator Award.
By Tom Wilemon
April 22, 2024

Sean Donahue to become president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Sean Donahue, MD, PhD, Sam and Darthea Coleman Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, will become president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in July.
By Nancy Humphrey