Research team awarded $9 million to study extracellular RNA in colorectal cancer
The award will support multiple projects that aim to define fundamental biological principles about extracellular RNA signaling and the development and aggressiveness of colorectal cancer. View...
Nashville Predators donate 600 meals to employees at Children's Hospital
The Nashville Predators hockey team, longtime supporters of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, donated 600 Chick-fil-A meals to feed hospital employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. View...
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VUMC seeks plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and fully recovered to donate plasma to help those who are currently ill with the virus as part of a new research study. View...
Vanderbilt Health Policy COVID-19 model finds evidence of flattening curve, recommends distancing policies continue
The model uses daily updates from the Tennessee Department of Health data to adjust projections quickly. View...
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Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.
The cure for "COVID hands" lies in frequent mosturizing. Using shortening from the kitchen is optional. View...
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My daughter had surgery at Children's Hospital during the COVID-19 changes
Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all. View...
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VUMC in the news: COVID experts featured at CNN, NPR and more
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...
Virtual Shade Tree Trot is tomorrow
The annual Shade Tree Trot, a vital and longstanding fundraising event for the Shade Tree Clinic, has been canceled due to COVID-19. In place of the 5K race, there will be a Virtual Shade Tree Trot, open to the public. View...
Blood drives scheduled for main campus and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
It is anticipated the COVID-19 pandemic could decrease the nation's available blood supply by 25%. To help, VUMC is hosting regular blood drives in Light Hall and at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. View...
"Vanderbilt Medicine": Lasting impressions
VUMC physicians reflect on their memorable patients with first-person essays. View...