Monthly Archives: May 2018

In perhaps one of the most delicious efforts to encourage staffers to take the VUMC Culture Survey, the nurses of Children’s Hospital’s NICU launched a campaign that rewards everyone in the unit who completes the survey with a candy ring. Continue reading →

The APOE gene, the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, may play a more prominent role in disease development among women than men, according to new research from the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center. Continue reading →

“I thought I’d only stay here three years. I turned around and it was 10 years. Then I turned around again and it was 20 years. I decided there was no need in me going anywhere. I’m going to stay right here. And I’ve been here ever since!” Continue reading →

School of Medicine faculty are encouraged to attend the spring Faculty Awards ceremony and faculty meeting on Wednesday, May 23, from noon to 1 p.m. in 208 Light Hall. Continue reading →

A Vanderbilt-led research team has discovered genetic variations that increase the risk of heart attack even when patients are receiving a statin drug like Lipitor or Crestor to lower their blood cholesterol. Continue reading →

Gastroenterology is the premiere journal in the field of gastrointestinal disease and is led by an internationally renowned board of editors. As the official journal of the AGA Institute, Gastroenterology delivers up-to-date and authoritative coverag… Continue reading →