Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Team’s study reveals details of new DNA repair pathway

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Investigators have discovered how a DNA repair pathway protein shields sites of damage to avoid mutations and maintain genome integrity.

Cellular soldiers designed to kill cancer cells that get loose during surgery, stop metastasis

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Cellular soldiers created using the body’s own defenses can track down and kill escaping cancer cells during surgeries, preventing metastasis and saving lives, a Vanderbilt University biomedical engineer has discovered, particularly in cases of triple negative breast cancer.

Encephalitis identified as rare toxicity of immunotherapy treatment

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Researchers are chronicling rare but serious toxicities that may occur with immune checkpoint inhibitors, the most widely prescribed class of immunotherapies.

Hand-held robot points to less invasive prostate surgery

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Vanderbilt collaborators focused on minimally invasive prostate surgery are developing an endoscopic robotic system with two-handed dexterity at a much smaller scale than existing options.

Center for Immunobiology grows, bolsters program

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The Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology has relaunched its mission with a greater focus on human immunology, an endeavor supported by additional researchers, more funding support and designation as a Center of Excellence.

A critical factor for wound healing

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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center scientists have discovered a role for a tumor suppressor protein in skin wound healing.

International Association of Medical Science Educators honors Osheroff

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Neil Osheroff, PhD, received the Distinguished Career Award for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Scholarship from the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE).