Research Blog
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Black girlhood focus of Vanderbilt symposium
A rapidly growing body of research regarding black girls on issues ranging from media stereotypes to teacher bias is the focus of an Oct. 20 symposium sponsored by the Callie House Research Center. Read MoreOct 18, 2017
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New research on the ancient Mediterranean among workshop topics
Researchers from a variety of institutions who study the Late Antiquity will be on campus Oct. 19-20 for a consortium in which Vanderbilt faculty across many academic disciplines will participate. Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Researcher targets peanut allergies with Cohen Fund support
Scott Smith, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, has received a 2017 research award from the Stanley Cohen Innovation Fund to test a new therapeutic strategy for peanut allergies. Smith's research could fundamentally change allergy treatment. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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VIGH receives federal grants to fight kidney disease
Researchers in the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) have received two new grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aimed at reducing the risk of kidney disease in HIV-infected adults and improving the treatment of epilepsy in children in Nigeria. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Cinema and media arts professor’s Alaskan dog mushing film to be screened at Nashville festival
Jonathan Rattner's passion for creating films that draw the audience into places often unseen or forgotten is reflected in "The Interior," to be screened at the Southern Festival of Books. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Major international study testing therapy to prevent spread of HIV
Nine more volunteers are needed to complete a study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) that could lead to a way to prevent the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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Mayor to speak at Center for Addiction Research science day
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry will speak during a “science day,” Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Belcourt Theatre hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR). Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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VICC investigators land support from Komen Foundation
Three breast cancer investigators from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded research grants from Susan G. Komen, a nonprofit foundation devoted to supporting cancer research, community health outreach, advocacy and public policy initiatives. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Workshop will chart the future of television news preservation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded funding to Vanderbilt for a workshop and planning effort to examine and address the challenges of preserving TV news in the 21st century. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Vanderbilt graduate research assistant receives national defense fellowship
Matthew Feldman, a graduate research assistant in physics and astronomy, is one of only 195 students nationwide who have been awarded a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellow Read MoreSep 22, 2017
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VUSN names Kleinpell assistant dean for Clinical Scholarship
Ruth Kleinpell, Ph.D., R.N., an internationally recognized nurse researcher, scholar and educator, has joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) as assistant dean for Clinical Scholarship and professor of Nursing. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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‘Diversify Sponsorship of Your Research’ workshop set for Oct. 9
The Office of the Provost, as part of the Provost's Initiative to Enhance Research and Scholarship (PIERS), is providing a campuswide educational workshop Oct. 9 to support the diversification of faculty research portfolios. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Piano named to lead School of Nursing research program
Mariann Piano, Ph.D., a distinguished researcher in cardiovascular disease and expert on the effects of binge drinking and young adults, has been named senior associate dean for Research at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN). Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Vanderbilt expert: Rethinking where/if to rebuild after Hurricanes Irma, Harvey
Smarter zoning, better hazard maps and more stormwater management are among the key recommendations Vanderbilt environmental engineer Mark Abkowitz has for coping with extreme weather. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Endowed chair holder celebration honors 11 professors
Eleven Vanderbilt faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for their exemplary achievements during a celebration Sept. 6 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 8, 2017
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Revised, enhanced limited submissions process launched
The Office of the Provost has revamped the internal process for limited submission opportunities to increase transparency and bolster the competitiveness of submissions. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Center for Effective Lawmaking to premier in Washington; news conference is Sept. 26
The new Center for Effective Lawmaking, which studies the causes and consequences of the legislative effectiveness of members of Congress, will be introduced in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The center is a joint effort by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 6, 2017
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Celebrate the opening of Vanderbilt’s Latin American Garden Sept. 7
The species selected reflect the Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies’ particular research strengths in Mexico, Central America, Brazil, the Andes, and the Black Atlantic regions and will serve as a multidisciplinary teaching tool. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Undergraduate research fair and poster session Sept. 14
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is set for Sept. 14 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreAug 31, 2017
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Lopez named Vanderbilt’s liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Carlos F. Lopez, assistant professor of biochemistry and biomedical informatics, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University's liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Read MoreAug 30, 2017