Year: 2011
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Convenient mammograms for faculty and staff available at two locations
Walk-in mammogram screenings are conveniently available at The Vanderbilt Clinic and One Hundred Oaks. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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TLC show filmed at VUMC to begin airing Monday, May 2
After nearly five months of filming last fall and winter, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will once again be the subject of a new reality TV series scheduled to debut on TLC Monday, May 2, at 1 p.m. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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“The Americas in the Age of Revolution, 1776-1836″ (part 6)
Watch video of Marshall Eakin, professor of history at Vanderbilt University, speaking April 27 on “The Americas in the Age of Revolution, 1776-1836,” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The revolution that created the United States was only one of many American revolutions. From 1776 to 1836, wars for… Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 6)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 27 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Shalom Foundation, VU establish Guatemala clinic
Surgeons, nurses and staff at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt helped open a long-awaited and much-needed surgical facility during a recent mission trip to Guatemala. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Bentley named assistant vice chancellor for Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Alan Bentley, director of Commercialization for Cleveland Clinic Innovations with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, has been named assistant vice chancellor of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Development. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Gene variant impacts exercise blood pressure
Subtle genetic changes can have big effects on blood pressure while exercising. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Vision researchers present new findings at spring meetings
Scientists from the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center will present new findings at two national vision conferences in May. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Nanotechnologists take lessons from nature
Accepting and understanding natural variability is the key for engineers seeking to make nanoscale devices that are as efficient as living microorganisms. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Understanding causes of mortality among infants with Down syndrome
A new study finds higher infant mortality rates among babies with Down syndrome, offering insights into a variety of health issues among children with Down syndrome. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Attacking malaria on several fronts
Vanderbilt researchers are using a variety of approaches to hasten the beginning of the end of malaria. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Fishing for a new model of tuberous sclerosis complex
A zebrafish model of the genetic disease tuberous sclerosis complex will speed new discoveries. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Nashville Ballet’s Carmina Burana
Watch video of Nashville Ballet’s Carmina Burana. Michael A. Rose, associate professor composition B at the Blair School of Music; Director Paul Vasterling, and dancers from the Nashville Ballet explored the larger than life production of Carmina Burana. Latin for Songs from Beuern, Carmina Burana is a collection of poems… Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Design solutions displayed by senior engineers
Senior engineering students shared the results of their two-semester design courses with their clients and more than 100 visitors from the Vanderbilt community at Senior Design Day. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Vanderbilt gets Start! Fit-friendly Companies Award
For the fourth consecutive year Vanderbilt has been recognized by the American Heart Association with its Platinum Level Start! Fit-friendly Companies Award. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Free orientation on weight management offered in May
The Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness, in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Health Plus Faculty and Staff Wellness Program, offers a holistic approach to promoting healthy nutrition, motivation, physical activity, empowerment and well-being. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Call for Creative Campus proposals
The Curb Center's Creative Campus Innovation Grant Program seeks proposals from students, faculty and staff. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Ethics Week begins May 2
The Office of Compliance and Corporate Integrity would like to invite the entire Vanderbilt community to join in celebrating Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week 2011 –“Make Excellence a Habit.” Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Blair to host musical events in May
The Blair School of Music will host a full schedule of musical events in May. Read MoreApr 27, 2011
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Register now for Music City Tennis Invitational
Register now to participate in the Music City Tennis Invitational Challenge. Read MoreApr 26, 2011