VMI researcher finds mechanistic basis for adverse impact of excessive dietary protein on cardiovascular risk

Dr. Babak Razani’s research, published in Nature Metabolism, shows that increased protein consumption can lead to atherosclerosis due to the amino acid, leucine.

Department of Medicine faculty honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

Drs. Mehret Birru Talabi, Marie Norman, and Thuy Bui
were honored for their commitment to research, training,
and public service.

How bacteriophage therapy could be used to treat drug-resistant bacteria

A new article by Dr. Daria Van Tyne highlights the potential utility of phage therapy to treat antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections.

Department of Medicine
Research Day 2024

The 22nd Annual Department of Medicine Research Day will be held on May 1-2, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center and Scaife Hall with keynote speaker William A. Gahl, MD, PhD.

Dr. Jessica Merlin pens NEJM article focused on methadone and cancer treatment

The director of CHAMPP, Dr. Merlin and colleagues argue for health equity for people with opioid use disorder in a recent New England Journal of Medicine perspective.

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