Endocrinology

Whitehead Institute Professor of Biology David Bartel will present a Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on Feb. 11, 2025. Read More

Polycystic ovarian syndrome  is a complex endocrinological disorder with widespread prevalence, affecting approximately one in ten women worldwide. Treatment for PCOS typically involves extensive lifestyle modification and medications to help manage reproductive symptoms and insulin resistance, but there are no treatments that directly target hyperandrogenism. Because of this, women with PCOS often feel unsatisfied with the quality of their care and are belabored by the changes necessary to live out their daily lives. Read More

A Vanderbilt graduate student and two members of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance joined the Endocrine Society’s leadership program, which provides scientists with leadership development, expanded skills in hands-on training, and networking opportunities with endocrinology leaders. Read More