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Suzanne Duckworth rings the bell in honor of her husband, Matt Duckworth. (photo by Susan Urmy) Suzanne Duckworth rings the bell in honor of her husband, Matt Duckworth. (photo by Susan Urmy)
Mission of Caring

All cancer patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram will have the opportunity to ring the bell 

Seven months after cancer patient Matt Duckworth’s death, the bell pealed loudly at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center infusion clinic as a plaque was unveiled in his honor.
By Tom Wilemon
Team members visiting Vanderbilt from the Philippine Heart Center included (front row, from left) Melissa Morala-Caranto, MD, Apreel Marie Noble, MD, Avenilo L. Aventura Jr., MD, Emily Aventura, MD, Carina Dipasupil, MD, Liberty Yaneza, MD, Christopher Cheng, MD, (back row, from left) Christopher Ian Joseph De Guzman, RN, Ryan Andal, MD, Dennis de Asis, MD, Karl Derrick Sia, MD, Liza Santiago, RN, Earvin Jon Abaño, RN, and Edgar Tuazon, MD. (photo by Susan Urmy)
Transplant

Team from the Philippines visits to observe heart and lung transplant programs
By Matt Batcheldor
Team Vanderbilt turned out in force for the 2025 Wilson County Heart Walk. (photo by Donn Jones)
Photo Feature

Photo gallery: Wilson County Heart Walk
By Donn Jones
Cancer

VoLo Foundation grant supports Southern Environmental Health Study
By Tom Wilemon
Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MMHC. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Bryan Harris named interim chair of the Department of Medicine
By Bill Snyder

News Releases

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Neurodevelopmental care initiative supports infants and young children exposed to opioids in utero

SHINE program offers neurodevelopmental care embedded within a medical home for infants and young children with neonatal opioid exposures.

By Jessica Pasley

VUMC researchers report the number of children with autism in Tennessee has doubled in the past decade

CDC releases new autism data highlighting early identification trends, prevalence and differences across the U.S.

By Danny Bonvissuto

$4.1 million grant awarded to study unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions 

Antibiotic prescriptions handed out in unplanned care spaces contribute to antimicrobial resistance, especially if they are not necessary to treat infections.

By Evan Dorian
After being diagnosed with severe preeclampsia thanks to a blood pressure check at the 2024 Celebration of Motherhood, Jamye and Austin Willé spent a month in VUH and 89 days in the NICU at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt with their daughter, Akemi.

Celebration of Motherhood was a life-changing experience for one expectant mother and her baby

The community event on Saturday, April 12, celebrates the courage and beauty of motherhood.

By Danny Bonvissuto

Neurodevelopmental care initiative supports infants and young children exposed to opioids in utero

SHINE program offers neurodevelopmental care embedded within a medical home for infants and young children with neonatal opioid exposures.

By Jessica Pasley

VUMC researchers report the number of children with autism in Tennessee has doubled in the past decade

CDC releases new autism data highlighting early identification trends, prevalence and differences across the U.S.

By Danny Bonvissuto

$4.1 million grant awarded to study unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions 

Antibiotic prescriptions handed out in unplanned care spaces contribute to antimicrobial resistance, especially if they are not necessary to treat infections.

By Evan Dorian
After being diagnosed with severe preeclampsia thanks to a blood pressure check at the 2024 Celebration of Motherhood, Jamye and Austin Willé spent a month in VUH and 89 days in the NICU at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt with their daughter, Akemi.

Celebration of Motherhood was a life-changing experience for one expectant mother and her baby

The community event on Saturday, April 12, celebrates the courage and beauty of motherhood.

By Danny Bonvissuto
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Explore VUSM’s pioneering history

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt turns 20🎉

In 2004, three floors moved out of Vanderbilt University Hospital and into a different building. Demand soared. Now, that building is a 12-floor, 325-bed state-of-the-art hospital, with more beds coming later this year. Middle Tennessee’s first full-service children’s hospital is commemorating its mission of caring for children and their families.

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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Arlo, joined by his twin brother, Luca, took the ice for the Feb. 27 Hockey Fights Cancer game to drop the puck for Predators’ forward Filip Forsberg, left, and Jets’ center Adam Lowry. (photo by John Russell)

Nashville Predators host second Hockey Fights Cancer night of the season

By Crystal Brownell
Facility dog Velour with Kaylor Glassman, MS, left, and Meredith George, MEd, CCLS. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt welcomes new facility dog Velour

By Jessica Pasley

Primary Care Autism Team honored for developing new care pathway

By Leigh MacMillan
(photo by Erin O. Smith)

Rare pancreas diagnosis, rare treatment: Surgeons perform robotic Whipple procedure for pediatric patient

By Jessica Pasley

Expanded space enhances care for pediatric cancer patients

By Nancy Humphrey

Juan Carlos Salazar named chair of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By John Howser
Janet Cross, MEd, CCLS, CPXP, right, with Med Rush, MD, at a recent event celebrating Cross’ career. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Janet Cross retiring from Vanderbilt after four decades of attending to children’s psychological, emotional and developmental needs

By Christina Echegaray

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She devoted every second to saving my daughter’s life, and she did so with grace, love and a smile.’

By Kylie Avery
The Puricelli family hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Pictured here, from left, are Eleanor, Anne, Charlotte, Webb and Steve Puricelli. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Special night supports pediatric rare lung disease research efforts

By Sarah Thornton

There goes the sun

By Paul Govern
Pediatric gaming and technology specialist Graden Knapp. (photo by Donn Jones)

Employee ‘levels up’ skills to enhance pediatric hospital experience

By Jessica Pasley
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Research

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Jill Simmons, MD, and John Shelley found that adding a genetic measure of height to the evaluation of children with short stature might improve diagnosis and clinical outcomes. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Polygenic score for height could improve diagnosis for children with short stature: study

Even after comprehensive testing, about 30% of children with short stature — height below the third percentile on a growth chart — do not have a definitive diagnosis, leading to extended surveillance, testing and anxiety.

By Leigh MacMillan

Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis and death.

By Bill Snyder

Study shows parathyroid gland reimplantation technique an effective option to restore function in children

Damage or removal of calcium-regulating parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery can put children at risk for poor growth and slow mental development.

By Christina Echegaray
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Study provides guidance on immunotherapy-related, chronic skin reactions 

Researchers recommended long-term follow-up for patients by dermatologists familiar with cirAEs and consideration of corticosteroid-sparing treatment options.

By Tom Wilemon
Jill Simmons, MD, and John Shelley found that adding a genetic measure of height to the evaluation of children with short stature might improve diagnosis and clinical outcomes. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Polygenic score for height could improve diagnosis for children with short stature: study

Even after comprehensive testing, about 30% of children with short stature — height below the third percentile on a growth chart — do not have a definitive diagnosis, leading to extended surveillance, testing and anxiety.

By Leigh MacMillan

Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis and death.

By Bill Snyder

Study shows parathyroid gland reimplantation technique an effective option to restore function in children

Damage or removal of calcium-regulating parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery can put children at risk for poor growth and slow mental development.

By Christina Echegaray
(iStock image)

Study provides guidance on immunotherapy-related, chronic skin reactions 

Researchers recommended long-term follow-up for patients by dermatologists familiar with cirAEs and consideration of corticosteroid-sparing treatment options.

By Tom Wilemon
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Community & Giving

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Each room of the new space at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt allows for rooming-in options for families seeking overnight accommodations. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Final floor’s opening completes expansion of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell now has a footprint of more than 1 million square feet and 363 beds, making it the largest pediatric hospital in Tennessee.

By Christina Echegaray
James W. “Jim” Ayers

VUMC mourns the passing of noted businessman and philanthropist Jim Ayers

Mr. Ayers and his wife, Janet, have been a major philanthropic force in all of Tennessee.

By Bill Snyder
Jimmy Roberts, left, suffered a traumatic brain injury that dramatically altered his life. Now, his wife Amy Roberts, standing beside him, is serving on a new advisory group to help guide scientific investigations — the LIved experience advisory board for Brain injury ReseArch or LIBRA.

Advisory board formed to guide research, care for individuals with brain dysfunction

The board is a partnership between the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee and VUMC’s Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center.

By Jill Clendening

$5 million gift from Springer-Lu Family Foundation to support VUMC’s Aspirnaut program

Aspirnaut is a K-20 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) pipeline that supports immersive summer research experiences for talented high school and undergraduate students.

By Sarah Wolf
Each room of the new space at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt allows for rooming-in options for families seeking overnight accommodations. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Final floor’s opening completes expansion of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell now has a footprint of more than 1 million square feet and 363 beds, making it the largest pediatric hospital in Tennessee.

By Christina Echegaray
James W. “Jim” Ayers

VUMC mourns the passing of noted businessman and philanthropist Jim Ayers

Mr. Ayers and his wife, Janet, have been a major philanthropic force in all of Tennessee.

By Bill Snyder
Jimmy Roberts, left, suffered a traumatic brain injury that dramatically altered his life. Now, his wife Amy Roberts, standing beside him, is serving on a new advisory group to help guide scientific investigations — the LIved experience advisory board for Brain injury ReseArch or LIBRA.

Advisory board formed to guide research, care for individuals with brain dysfunction

The board is a partnership between the Brain Injury Association of Tennessee and VUMC’s Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center.

By Jill Clendening

$5 million gift from Springer-Lu Family Foundation to support VUMC’s Aspirnaut program

Aspirnaut is a K-20 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) pipeline that supports immersive summer research experiences for talented high school and undergraduate students.

By Sarah Wolf
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Tech & Health

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Where are all the Alzheimer’s drugs?

A new study will use innovative methods developed at VUMC to look for drugs already approved for other uses that could potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s.

By Paul Govern

VUMC to develop AI technology for therapeutic antibody discovery

The approach will address “bottlenecks” that slow the traditional antibody discovery process, and it aims to make it possible to generate monoclonal antibody therapies against any target of interest.

By Leigh MacMillan

Team finds a better way to identify newborns at risk for opioid withdrawal

By 2017, on the back of the opioid crisis, the rate of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in the U.S. was estimated to have reached 7.3 per 1000 deliveries. Meanwhile, many newborns exposed to opioids in utero never develop the syndrome and must undergo needless monitoring in the hospital after birth.

By Paul Govern

Digital pathology aims to unlock secrets hidden in tissue samples

The pilot project, which is expected to digitize 500,000 slides over three years, aims to open avenues for research, assist with access to whole-slide images for education and clinical meetings (of tumor boards, for example), and facilitate planning for the implementation of digital pathology for diagnostic purposes. 

By Leigh MacMillan (video by Erin O. Smith and Donn Jones)

Where are all the Alzheimer’s drugs?

A new study will use innovative methods developed at VUMC to look for drugs already approved for other uses that could potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s.

By Paul Govern

VUMC to develop AI technology for therapeutic antibody discovery

The approach will address “bottlenecks” that slow the traditional antibody discovery process, and it aims to make it possible to generate monoclonal antibody therapies against any target of interest.

By Leigh MacMillan

Team finds a better way to identify newborns at risk for opioid withdrawal

By 2017, on the back of the opioid crisis, the rate of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in the U.S. was estimated to have reached 7.3 per 1000 deliveries. Meanwhile, many newborns exposed to opioids in utero never develop the syndrome and must undergo needless monitoring in the hospital after birth.

By Paul Govern

Digital pathology aims to unlock secrets hidden in tissue samples

The pilot project, which is expected to digitize 500,000 slides over three years, aims to open avenues for research, assist with access to whole-slide images for education and clinical meetings (of tumor boards, for example), and facilitate planning for the implementation of digital pathology for diagnostic purposes. 

By Leigh MacMillan (video by Erin O. Smith and Donn Jones)
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