Monthly Archives: September 2020
Flu season is here, and the best way to protect yourself and others is with a flu shot
The time is now. Flu season is in full swing and the most important step you can take to keep yourself, your family, and community healthy this year is to get vaccinated. Continue reading
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VICC receives “exceptional” score with renewal as an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) received an overall “exceptional” score for its research impact and excellence in patient care. This achievement merits renewed funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and places it once again in a top gr… Continue reading
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Mesenchymal plasticity regulated by Prrx1 drives aggressive pancreatic cancer biology
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by a fibroblast-rich desmoplastic stroma. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) have been shown to display a high degree of interconvertible states including quiescent, inflammatory and myofibrobl… Continue reading
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Combinatorial transcriptional profiling of mouse and human enteric neurons identifies shared and disparate subtypes in situ.
The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates essential intestinal functions through the concerted action of diverse enteric neurons (EN). However, integrated molecular knowledge of EN subtypes is lacking. To compare human and mouse ENs, we transcriptio… Continue reading
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Clinical Characteristics, Hospitalization and Mortality Rates of COVID-19 Among Liver Transplant Patients in the United States: A Multi-Center Research Network Study
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This String’s Attached: The Esophageal String Test for Detecting Disease Activity in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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A Vanderbilt doctor wrote a song encouraging people to vote. Then a video took it to the next level.
It started with a song — in this case, a song titled “Vote.” David Haas, MD, professor of Medicine, wrote a song which he says he hopes will motivate and inspire increased participation in the upcoming election. Continue reading
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Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast: Now playing: Dr. Superman
Tune into Episode 8 of the Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast series to hear Andre Churchwell, MD, Jeffrey Upperman, MD, and Kristy Sinkfield, M.Ed, explore how dismantling racism and bias is requisite for the health and well-being of both individuals and s… Continue reading
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Update on international travel for members of the VUMC work force
International travel for business purposes is no longer restricted for Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees. Continue reading
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Save Your Sleep – Tips for Better ZZZ’s presentation now available
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