Vanderbilt has been awarded a $1 million grant to improve colorectal cancer immunotherapy. Researchers identified proteins that could be targets for therapies that could help the 90% of patients whose tumors do not respond to current immunotherapy drugs.

RT @TopfHNS: Today I visited @VUMChealth new pathology lab at MetroCenter. I was so impressed by @VUMCPathology new facilities. I encourage….

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RT @EricBowmanMD: Congratulations to the @nashvillesounds for a great season! We enjoyed working with you and already look forward to next….

RT @Englot: Exciting day today as our focused ultrasound (FUS) team successfully treated our first patients with disabling tremor at @VUMCh….

RT @NancyAFrench: Beginning the second half of my radiation… thought you guys might want to see sweet way ⁦@VUMChealth⁩ attempts to make th….

RT @CathyEngMD: This brightened ⭐️ my .clinic day yesterday and I hope it brightens yours 🤩! 👏💪💙 #cancer #cancerresearch #care #highlightof….

RT @VUMC_CRNA: VUMC CRNAs, Anesthesia Tech and SRNA recently recognized for their work and dedication to a Team providing excellent care t….

Sunscreen protects skin from the sun’s damaging effects: premature aging, sunburn and increase risk of skin cancer. People of any age and skin tone can get skin cancer. Be savvy about SPF, sunscreen textures, reapplication and more. @VUMC_Cancer:

Woot woot! . MT @VUMC_Cancer Excited to celebrate Dr. Pietenpol on her Science of Oncology award at #ASCO24. She gave a great presentation centered on the multidisciplinary team at Vanderbilt-Ingram that enabled her work in #breastcancer focusing on #TNBC. @VUBasicSciences

RT @VanderbiltCTTC: 📜Five #Vanderbilt technologies earn #patent protection in May! 🔬. Check them out here: #resear….

We couldn't agree more with @VandyMTennis head coach Scott Brown's thoughts on the importance of keeping your energy levels up. That's why we made these light, but filling, roasted chickpeas. See the video and find the recipe at .#AnchorDown @vucommodores

Not all pancreatic tumors can be removed. But if you were told that yours can't, consider a second opinion. A large percentage of patients whose tumors can be treated surgically are told at some point that it's not an option. @VUMC_Cancer

Best strategies for making sure you're getting excellent nutrition when eating a vegan, vegetarian, or other plant-based diet:

Often women have been given the impression that they should not become pregnant if they were born with a congenital heart defect. But most women born with congenital heart disease can safely carry a pregnancy, with specialized medical care.

Recent research found that the more exposure someone with chronic sinusitis had to certain types of air pollution, the more inflamed their sinuses. What to know about air pollution if you have frequent sinus problems:

A quick Q&A about global health concerns, with Muktar Aliyu, MD, DrPH, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health and professor of Health Policy and Medicine at VUMC.

The Vanderbilt Voice Center focus on musicians, preachers, teachers -- anyone with vocal problems. Doctors, researchers, musicians and how music and medicine exist in harmony: "The Voice Center was created to keep Nashville singing.”

RT @theryman: Ryman Community Day returns on May 26 from 9 AM - 4 PM!. Join us on #PNCPlazaAtTheRyman for:.💒 free tours .👪 family-friendly….

RT @PredsFoundation: It’s National Nurses Week, and we want to give a HUGE shoutout to SMASHVILLE’s nurses! Thank you for all you do! We ap….

Some medical care will come to you at home, depending on your circumstances. When health care can be done at home: