Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

The plus and minus of microtubules

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Understanding the dynamic regulation of cytoskeletal microtubules may suggest new ways to treat disorders ranging from Alzheimer's disease to cancer.

Fashion event to help support ovarian cancer research

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Vanderbilt Health physicians will be among the runway models during the 7th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Chic Awearness on Sept.

Study backs genetic testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients

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Testing for all metastatic breast cancer patients may be an optimal strategy for identifying additional patients with increased risk as well as response to targeted therapies.

Andre L. Churchwell, M.D.

Senior Associate Dean
Professor of Medicine
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Chair
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences
Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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(615) 322-7498

andre.churchwell@vumc.org

319 Light Hall
Nashville, TN 37232

Andre L. Churchwell, M.D.

Senior Associate Dean
Professor of Medicine
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Chair
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences
Professor of Biomedical Engineering

(615) 322-7498

andre.churchwell@vumc.org

319 Light Hall
Nashville, TN 37232

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Potential second-line melanoma treatment identified

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A study led by Anna Vilgelm, MD, PhD, and Ann Richmond, PhD, has identified a possible second-line treatment for melanoma patients.

Protein’s role in inflammation-related cancer studied

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Investigators are exploring the molecular mechanisms behind the association of chronic inflammation and colon cancer.

Pancreatic cancer clue

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Inflammation synergizes with a cell’s intrinsic genetic program to promote the development of pancreatic cancer.

A “rheostat” for cancer signals

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Jason MacGurn and colleagues have characterized a “rheostat” that sets WNT pathway signaling in breast cancer cells.

New prostate cancer treatment concept

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Combining immunotherapy and radiation therapy may be a powerful treatment approach for castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Grant strengthens breast cancer research efforts

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Breast cancer researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have secured a fourth round of continuous Specialized Program of Research Excellence funding.

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