Research Archive — Page 39 of 139

Modern laboratory with long workbenches, stools, overhead shelving, electrical equipment, and mobile storage cabinets.
January 29, 2024

Expanded space boosts cutting-edge research in infectious diseases and immunology

The Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation recently debuted state-of-the-art new facilities in Medical Center.

January 29, 2024

Nominations sought for the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Nominations for the 2024 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science are now being accepted. The nomination deadline is Feb. 29.

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January 22, 2024

Molecular profiles of tissue plus circulating tumor DNA can better guide cancer care

Vanderbilt research indicates that adding liquid biopsy testing for circulating tumor DNA mutations increases targetable mutation detection rates.

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January 18, 2024

Beloved VUMC colleague and acclaimed scientist David Robertson mourned

David Robertson, MD, a beloved leader and mentor, and a pioneer in the clinical research of blood pressure disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, died Jan. 12 at his home in Nashville. He was 76.

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Katherine Hartmann with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a navy jacket and silver chain necklace, posed in front of a sunlit window and leafy background.
January 17, 2024

Hartmann named director of UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD, Vice President for Research Integration for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named director of the University of Kentucky (UK) Center for Clinical and Translational Science.

Illustration of a large yellow cell surrounded by several smaller blue cells in a fluid-like environment, depicting immune-cell interactions.
January 16, 2024

Data haul improves immunotherapy response prediction

Vanderbilt biostatisticians have developed an immunotherapy response model that outperforms existing predictive models.