Month: August 2011

Singer-songwriters Dave Berg, George Teren and Annie Mosher take the spotlight Saturday, Aug. 20th, at historic Dyer Observatory for the fourth Bluebird on the Mountain concert of the 2011 season. Read More

A new lung cancer study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators found that various non-small cell lung cancer cells grow at different rates, which may explain why some tumors become resistant to anti-cancer drugs faster than others. Read More

An international team of scientists has identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of an important and very debilitating neurological disease. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center invites cancer patients to a free counseling session designed to help participants cope with the side-effects of cancer treatments like hair loss and skin problems. The seminar, called “Look Good…Feel Better,” will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the Patient and Family… Read More

Completed forms are due by Aug. 19. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers have identified small molecules that can restore normal protein expression in human colorectal carcinoma cells and prevent invasive cancer growth. Read More

More than 60 experts from the fields of neurosurgery, neurology, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and neuropsychology will provide an interactive update on the latest trends, findings and research in neuro-oncology at the International Neuro-oncology Update Sept. 15-16. The deadline to register is Sept. 7. The event… Read More

  It’s easy to make fun of things you don’t understand. That is particularly true of scientific research. In fact, making fun of federally funded science projects has become an unfortunate political tradition. The Association of American Universities has taken up the challenge of defending publicly… Read More

Winding stairs at the Commons Center (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Unpacking  what seems like an endless number of boxes has kept political science professors and staff busy the past week. The entire department has relocated to the Commons Center after completion of the 19,000-square-foot project to build out the… Read More

The 21st Avenue South Bridge (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) The bridge for walkers over 21st Avenue South at Edgehill Avenue has reopened to foot traffic. Workers have been adding drainage, replacing the concrete surface and and doing other work on the bridge, said Mark Petty, assistant vice chancellor for… Read More

iStockPhoto The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is holding a third round of community conversations Aug. 24-25 to gain feedback from the public regarding ideas for improving the city’s transit investments along the Broadway/West End Corridor. The community conversations are scheduled to take place at the East… Read More

Join Daniel Patte, professor of religious studies and professor of New Testament and early Christianity, as he talks about his involvement with the Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity and about how his views of biblical interpretation and Christianity have changed over the years. Patte edited and contributed to the Dictionary. Read More

The Community Research Partners will hold a meeting Aug. 12 to conduct a practice session for the “Community-Based Participatory Research” training module. Input is needed from academic and community researchers experienced in CBPR. Read More

In addition to attending Vanderbilt's open practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, fans are also invited to help the team paint the town gold by distributing posters and schedule cards throughout Middle Tennessee. Read More

It’s back-to-school time, and safety experts at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are offering safety tips for children and their parents to help prevent pedestrian injuries, which often increase as the school year begins. Read More

The Small Purchase Order (SPO) program will end Dec. 31, 2011, in favor of the more efficient and cost effective eProcurement and Pcard ordering solutions, Vanderbilt’s Procurement and Disbursement Services office has announced. Read More

What happens when you combine research on autism with theatre? You get a unique camp that ends with a grand performance and a greater purpose. Carole Bartoo and videographer Mike Todd take you on this unique journey for children with autism in this VUCast Extra. [vucastblurb]… Read More

Adding to her responsibilities as deputy director for the Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Katherine Hartmann has been named associate dean for Clinical and Translational Scientist Development. Read More

Dr. Michael R. DeBaun, vice chair for Clinical Research for Vanderbilt’s Department of Pediatrics, has received a $1.4 million grant from the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) for the new Vanderbilt, Meharry, Matthew Walker Center for Sickle Cell Disease Excellence. Read More

New technology for file storage and web hosting is now available. Read More