Real-World Genomics Blog
Research notes, dataset announcements and news from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Oncology
Precision at Scale: Introducing NashBio’s Clinical Specialty (CS) Oncology Dataset for End-to-End Longitudinal Research
Discover NashBio’s CS Oncology: a robust dataset linking registry-confirmed cancer diagnoses with over 7 years of longitudinal EHR data for clinical research.

Oncology
Mapping the Road to Diagnosis: Longitudinal Biomarkers in Precision Oncology
Conventional oncology datasets miss the pre-diagnosis period. Learn how NashBio links longitudinal RWD with registry-confirmed endpoints to map the complete patient journey.

AI
AI Reveals Hidden Barriers to Statin Therapy: How VUMC’s Latest AI Breakthrough Demonstrates the Power of Clinical Notes - and How NashBio Delivers These Insights at Scale
Leveraging AI framework innovations from VUMC, NashBio systematically extracts hidden statin adherence signals from unstructured clinical notes to accelerate cardiovascular research and precision medicine.

VUMC News
Vanderbilt Health Pioneers Novel Transcatheter Device for Aortic Regurgitation — And NashBio's Data Captures Every Step
Discover how VHVI’s successful J-Valve implant and NashBio’s real-world CS Cardiology dataset are advancing structural heart treatments and life sciences R&D.

Oncology
Beyond ICD Codes: Histology-Confirmed Cohorts in Oncology Real-World Evidence Research
Discover how NashBio's Structured Clinical Data (SCD) and curated cancer registry data overcome ICD code limitations to enable subtype-specific oncology cohort definitions and longitudinal RWD research.

VUMC News
Noninvasive Blood Marker for Crohn’s Disease Activity: How Prospective Plasma Collection at VUMC Is Accelerating IBD Research
Discover how NashBio's prospective plasma collection supports Crohn's disease research with CXCL9 biomarker studies linked to longitudinal clinical phenotypes.

Healthcare Data
Clinical Specialty - Cardiology: Extracting Cardiac Phenotypes from Clinical Data to Power Cardiovascular Research
Echocardiogram and ECG measures sit buried in unstructured EHR reports. Learn how NashBio extracts research-ready cardiac phenotypes at scale to power cardiovascular research.

Unlocking Cardiovascular Insights Through Population‑Scale Genomic Studies
Population-scale genomics and EHR-linked biobanks are transforming cardiovascular research, enabling precision medicine, novel therapies, and deeper insights into disease subtypes.

Healthcare Data
Advancing Endpoints in Cardiovascular Clinical Research with Real-World Data
From mortality measures to composite outcomes and surrogate biomarkers, endpoint choice shapes cardiovascular research. See how real-world data from EHRs, claims and registries strengthens it.

VUMC News
Vanderbilt Transplant Center is Nation’s Largest for Solid Organ Transplants in 2025
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) performs a record number of solid organ transplants in 2025. Learn more about how this expertise is reflected in NashBio's data.

Genetics
The Value of Genetics in Cardiovascular Research
See how genetic research is transforming cardiovascular medicine—from identifying heritable risk factors to enabling targeted therapies for heart disease prevention.
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