A recent @VUMChealth study of genetic and clinical data from 1.6 million people has identified 22 unique genes linked to keloids, raised scars growing beyond the original wound boundary that can cause pain and disfigurement. @JackieHellwege @NatureComms https://t.co/vlta3XfHcA

Researchers at @VUMChealth have demonstrated in a clinical trial that a magnesium supplement increases gut bacteria in humans that have been shown to synthesize vitamin D and inhibit colorectal cancer carcinogenesis. Results published in @AJCNutrition. https://t.co/uLgc9HMpTc

The Vanderbilt Vision Research Center has received a renewal of the “Core Grant in Vision Research” from the National Eye Institute, part of the @NIH, marking its 38th year of funding. The center includes investigators from @VUmedicine and @VUMChealth. https://t.co/WlsXxST8kt

Great to celebrate @VanderbiltNurse colleagues at the Tennessee Nurses Association 120th Anniversary Celebration in Memphis @VUMCDiscoveries @KarenKeady @VUMChealth

A new @VUMChealth study, published in @JAMADerm, finds that nicotinamide significantly reduces the risk of developing new skin cancers by about 14% overall, and 54% in patients with a prior diagnosis. https://t.co/8b4AfwwihM

.@VUMChealth is establishing a new Primary Care-Internal Medicine Residency Program at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. The program will focus on training general internal medicine physicians with an emphasis on primary care. https://t.co/1FENlmY4kg

The connection between inflammation and cardiovascular health has led to the growth of cardio-rheumatology. Tania Ruiz, MD, one of the few subspecialists in the nation, heads the @VUMChealth team. Read more about this emerging program below. https://t.co/yjQPRKwA59

We'll see you TOMORROW for the next BH Robbins Physician-Scientist Development seminar: “Time Management & Prioritization” with Paul Harris, PhD. Discover practical strategies to balance research & clinical work. Open to all research faculty! #PhysicianScientist 🌟

MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. ❌

'Making tracks: #microglia and the #ExtracellularMatrix' Lauren K. Wareham & David J. Calkins @VUMCDiscoveries #neurodegeneration https://t.co/ppzeyaovrN

Since 2020, the Vanderbilt Lung Institute has revolutionized care for advanced lung disease by bringing pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, allergy specialists and more under one roof. https://t.co/lVwwWHn8pR

For adults ages 60 or older, one shot of an RSV vaccine protects them from RSV-associated hospitalization and critical illness during two consecutive RSV seasons, according to a study published in @JAMA_current by the IVY Network research group. https://t.co/nbwrAptfwc

We are excited to share our new paper – “IL-17RA signalling modifies cardiovascular disease risk in JAK2 clonal haematopoiesis” published in European Heart Journal  🧬🫀 1/n https://t.co/8vETgTdyG5 @AlexBickMDPhD @yash_pershad @VUMCDiscoveries @ehj_ed

Ryan Merrell, MD, and Alexander C. Mohler MD, are part of a team of neurosurgeons and oncologists who meet to discuss complicated cases. Through this collaboration and clinical trials, @VUMChealth has become a nexus for treating brain cancer patients. https://t.co/qmek8rQ0PD

For the first time at @VUMChealth, our team has performed a double-lung + liver transplant with concomitant heart bypass surgery. Hear more on this case from Dr. @KHoetzenecker and Dr. David Erasmus in the article below. https://t.co/3nKZobp0Nc

Researchers at @VUMChealth have developed, in a first-of-its-kind study, a more precise way of determining the risk of miscarriage for healthy women who are early in their pregnancies. https://t.co/UIVslZ56Jd

Yolanda Redmond has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer for @VUMChealth, effective Nov. 1. She will oversee supply chain operations, including procurement and logistics, across clinical and service areas. Join us in congratulating her on her new role! https://t.co/bHVy8rMs5j

Zhongliang Zu, PhD, research associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences in the @VUmedicine, has been awarded two federal research grants to enhance molecular imaging technology and improve the diagnosis of stroke. https://t.co/siur6Vl5s5

Jamie Phillips, MHA, President and System Chief Operating Officer of Seattle Children’s Hospital, has been named President of @VUMCchildren. Phillips will join Monroe Carell and the senior leadership team of @VUMChealth on Jan. 1, 2026. https://t.co/1g6aXHTOqX

The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (@DDA_TN) recently awarded $335,000 to the Vanderbilt Eye Institute to continue vital services for Tennessee students with visual impairments via Project PAVE. https://t.co/BreMNXi2Fd

The MASTER! Dr. @Kripalani_Sunil is in the house! Keynote Speaker and Visiting Professor at @ClevelandClinic Hospital Medicine Summit 2025 speaking on "Value Based Care". @ACPIMPhysicians @OhioAcp @SocietyHospMed @SocietyGIM @VUMCDiscoveries @hvpaa @PamelaJohnsonMD @CostsofCare