Research Archive — Page 2 of 139

Roy Zent and graduate student Xinyu Dong stand together in a laboratory surrounded by research equipment and workbenches.
October 15, 2026

Cytoskeletal protein key to normal kidney development

Study shows that a cytoskeletal protein, alpha-parvin, regulates branching of the ureteric bud, which elongates to form the ureter connecting the kidneys to the bladder.

A glowing seedling emerging from dark soil, surrounded by white line icons for an idea, note, pencil, checklist, magnifying glass, and upward-trending arrows.
October 13, 2026

New grants will advance research into maternal substance use, sickle cell, wheelchair policy, GLP-1 use during pregnancy  

Health Policy faculty awarded more than $15 million in federal grants to study pregnancy and maternal health outcomes; device access; and prevention of infections for children with sickle cell disease.  

Two masked surgeons in blue surgical caps and magnifying loupes lean over a patient during an operation.
October 13, 2026

Best practices for referring patients for heart transplant subject of JAMA invited review

A main takeaway is it’s never too early for a provider to refer a patient to a transplant specialist for evaluation if they are concerned.

Group photo of conference participants posed in two rows between Charité and Vanderbilt Health banners. The banners show building photographs and the text “CHARITÉ” and “VANDERBILT HEALTH.”
October 12, 2026

Symposium, pilot research projects strengthen bond between Vanderbilt Health and Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin

“In just one year, our signed agreement has transformed into growing personal relationships, foundational work for future scientific studies, and the initial development of training programs that will advance our shared missions,” said Jeff Balser, President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

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October 8, 2026

Research study aims to clarify alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis and treatment

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition associated with tick bites that can trigger severe reactions to a sugar molecule called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, or alpha-gal, found in red meat.

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October 8, 2026

New genetic insights could help detect hearing loss earlier

First author Andie DeFreese, AuD, explained that greater precision in studying the genes associated with hearing loss can lead to more accurate clinical assessments of the condition.