School Of Medicine
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Partnership enhances eye care for Ebola survivors in Liberia
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) and the Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) have joined forces with partners in Liberia to strengthen medical education and increase access to ophthalmology care in the aftermath of the 2014-2015 West African Ebola epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people. Read MoreFeb 8, 2018
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Echocardiography pioneer Greene endows directorship
His hands have flickered across saxophones, guided airplanes and held stethoscopes. With a nimble skill set and a steady demeanor, R. Glenn Greene, MD, excelled in careers that others just dream of pursuing. He was a union musician before graduating college, a physician who helped pioneer echocardiography and a commercial pilot. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Research Staff Awards honor lab, administrative excellence
Laboratory and administrative personnel at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine were honored last week for research excellence during the 14th annual Research Staff Awards luncheon at the University Club. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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BioVU focus of Research Enterprise Forum Jan. 31
The School of Medicine will host a Research Enterprise Forum from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Read MoreJan 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt signs licensing, research agreements to develop new approach to schizophrenia treatment
Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Lundbeck has exclusively licensed rights to compounds developed at Vanderbilt that act on a receptor in the brain that has been implicated in schizophrenia. Read MoreJan 8, 2018
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Buchanan gift to endow Vanderbilt Library Fellowship Program @VandyLibraries
A program that creates in-depth learning experiences for undergraduate students with diverse library resources has been endowed with a $1 million gift by alumni Poppy and Richard Buchanan. Read MoreJan 3, 2018
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The 20 most popular research stories of 2017
New clues to Alzheimer's disease, helping kids deal with stress, understanding why our universe is three-dimensional and—of course—electric eels all appear in this year's look back on the research stories that were visited the most frequently on Vanderbilt's website in 2017. Read MoreDec 15, 2017
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Nominate faculty and staff for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 15, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Vanderbilt University Medical Center who emulates the principles of King through their work. Read MoreDec 13, 2017
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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to offer new master’s degree in genetic counseling
Genetic counseling is one of the fastest growing health professions in the country. Demand for genetic counselors is far outpacing the number of trained specialists, prompting the creation of a new degree program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The Board of Trust recently approved a master of genetic counseling degree, and the first students are expected to enroll for the fall 2019 semester. Read MoreDec 11, 2017
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Save the date for 2018 MLK lecture for medicine, nursing
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, in conjunction with the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series, will present Debra J. Barksdale of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing on Jan. 15. Read MoreDec 8, 2017
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Fellowships reflect Michal’s deep commitment to children
Mary Michal, MD,’60, may have entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by mistake, but she’s remained devoted to its mission by design. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Celebration honors 11 new endowed chair holders
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for their outstanding scholarship and research during a celebration at the Student Life Center Nov. 29. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Maquat named to receive Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
Lynne Maquat, PhD, whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of human gene expression, is the recipient of the 2017 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science, officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) announced today. Read MoreNov 28, 2017
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AAMC lauds Hill’s contributions to health care equity
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) honored nine individuals and one medical school for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine at an awards presentation Nov. 5 at the AAMC’s Annual Meeting in Boston. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Cross-disciplinary paths to racial justice focus of Vanderbilt conference
Experts from disciplines including divinity, education, law, medicine and nursing will come together at Vanderbilt Nov. 10 to collaborate strategically on achieving racial justice. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Meet Vanderbilt’s first Academic Pathways fellows
Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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New faculty: Tuya Pal, associate professor of medicine and Ingram Associate Professor of Cancer Research
A high school science class discussion about how genetic traits are passed down from one generation to another inspired Tuya Pal to pursue a career in clinical genetics. Pal is a physician who specializes in cancer health disparities among diverse populations. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Celebration honors 11 university endowed chair holders
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored Oct. 23 during a festive celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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New faculty: Yolanda J. McDonald, assistant professor of human and organizational development
A self-described “medical geographer,” Yolanda J. McDonald, an assistant professor of human and organizational development, begins each new research project with the “where” of things, before getting to the who, what, when and how. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Garraway details family’s key role in shaping career path
As the guest speaker for the 16th annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture, Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., outlined the influence his family had on his storied career, particularly the impact of his uncle, for whom the lecture is named. Read MoreOct 12, 2017