Month: September 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Mchaourab to lead Chemical and Physical Biology program

    Hassane Mchaourab, Ph.D., professor of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Physics and Chemistry, has been named the new director of the Ph.D.-granting Chemical and Physical Biology (CPB) program at Vanderbilt University. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Cancer Wellness Program launches ‘Thrivership’ classes

    Adult cancer patients and survivors are invited to participate in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s new Thrivership Program, which is designed to restore wellness through physical activity, enhanced nutrition, body awareness and emotional well-being. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Dr. William Schaffner (Vanderbilt University)

    Schaffner lauded for epidemiology contributions

    William Schaffner, M.D., professor and chair of Preventive Medicine, is the 2012 recipient of the American College of Epidemiology’s Abraham Lilienfeld Award, in recognition of his contributions and leadership in the discipline of epidemiology. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Discovery Lecture set to focus on mechanisms of fear

    Psychiatrist and fear researcher Kerry Ressler, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Photo: Signing up

    (photo by Joe Howell) LaManda Watson, left, receives a Team Vanderbilt T-shirt from Elizabeth Wilson for participating in the Fall Cancer Walks signup event held recently.  Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is sponsoring at least eight cancer walks this fall. For more information and to register online, visit www.viccfallwalks.org. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUSM students land Heart Association scholarships

    Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students have been selected to receive the American Heart Association’s Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Transplant surgery

    Transplant Center programs honored for strong outcomes

    Three Vanderbilt Transplant Center programs were recently recognized for having high-performing outcomes by the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice of the Health Resources and Services Administration. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Kennedy Center exterior

    VKC creates training video for legal field

    The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has partnered with the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission and the Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee to develop a training video that will help attorneys and legal agencies work with people with disabilities. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Photo: Excellence in writing

    (photo by Joe Howell) Ann Minnick, Ph.D., R.N., left, and Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., recently presented Richard Benoit with the 2012 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Award for Ph.D. Student Excellence in Writing. The award was established to recognize Ph.D. students who demonstrate excellence in writing… Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUMC poised to lead as health care reform evolves

    Congress has not yet figured out how to reduce the national debt without slashing health care spending and research. How will Vanderbilt University Medical Center respond? Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Grant renewal boosts GI cancer research program

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s gastrointestinal Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded its third round of funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUSN to host preview of new PBS series ‘Call the Midwife’

    Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will host a free preview of the new PBS series, “Call the Midwife,” on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Sarratt Cinema. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt Divinity School (Vanderbilt University)

    Vanderbilt Divinity hosts Helen LaFrance: Biblical Vision

    The inaugural exhibition of biblical visionary paintings by self-taught Kentucky artist Helen LaFrance will be on display at Vanderbilt Divinity School through Nov. 16. Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt Heart colleagues release “Walk the Walk” to promote Oct. 6 Nashville Heart Walk

    Keeping the beat has new meaning for Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute colleagues who have produced a music video to promote the American Heart Association’s Nashville Heart Walk, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6. The video was filmed at Vanderbilt University Hospital and Fool on the Hill Recording… Read More

    Sep 20, 2012

  • (iStockphoto)

    Podcast: Healthy eating the whole family can enjoy

    (iStockphoto) Stacey Bonner, family services coordinator at the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, speaks to registered dietician Sarah-Jane Bedwell about tips for serving healthy meals to children and adults. Listen here. Listen to interviews, tips and tidbits on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from… Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

  • Congress Session United States Politics

    Steps toward ending gridlock in Congress

    Hope is being offered by Vanderbilt professor Marc Hetherington and a colleague that generational turnover and a few adjustments now could cause the end of gridlock in Congress in the long run. Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

  • computer keyboard

    Online education pioneer to deliver Hall Lecture Oct. 2

    Daphne Koller will present her ground-breaking work in free, universally accessible college education as the first guest speaker in the 2012-13 John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture Series. Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    How ‘Jedi’ disposes of dead neurons

    The protein Syk is essential for clearing away neuron “corpses” in the developing peripheral nervous system. Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Home Run for Health

    This week on VUCast: They won our hearts. Now, learn how one champion is winning his fight with diabetes. Some Vanderbilt classes are soon coming to a computer near you. And, Popeye was right. Researchers give new meaning to the term spinach power. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 19, 2012

  • (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    Help defeat bike thieves on campus

    (John Russell/Vanderbilt) A few careful steps could help anyone on the Vanderbilt campus with a bicycle to frustrate thieves who’ve been active this semester, said a Vanderbilt University Police Department official. “The biggest problem is the use of cable or chain locks that are easily broken with… Read More

    Sep 19, 2012