Month: July 2014
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Health Plus success story: Yan-xia Zhong
Share your success story with Health Plus. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Treatments for frog fungus
The fungicide amphotericin B may be a useful treatment for a frog fungus that is killing amphibians worldwide. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Dayani Center offers Level 2 bootcamp
This class works on increasing endurance and muscular strength while helping you achieve your wellness goals. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Health Plus ‘Game Plan’ red carpet event is Aug. 8
Join Health Plus for a celebration of the Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage Your Energy, Maximize Your Life,” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Room 2210. This event… Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Get routine allergy shots at Occupational Health Clinic
Occupational Health Clinic (Vanderbilt University) If you take allergy shots and are at a stable, maintenance dose, the Occupational Health Clinic can administer your shots at no charge. OHC will work with you to obtain your physician’s order and store your medication in the clinic. When it’s… Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Nora Tyson, BA’79, is one of StyleBlueprint.com’s FACES of the South
StyleBlueprint.com profiles 2012 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumna Nora Tyson, BA’79, and her rise to vice admiral and deputy commander of United States Fleet Forces Command. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Vanderbilt Travel helps staffer in Tel Aviv
During a July trip to Tel Aviv, Vanderbilt Travel reached out to the Owen School's Kim Killingsworth to see if she was safe. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Team spots trigger for rare diarrheal disease in infants
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, the University of Arizona and Phoenix Children’s Hospital have discovered what triggers a rare but devastating diarrheal disease in newborns that is fatal without intravenous feeding or intestinal transplant. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Gene study focuses on breast cancer in East Asian women
A new study in East Asian women has identified three genetic changes linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The research, led by Vanderbilt University investigators, was published online this week in Nature Genetics. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Magnuson honored for role in Beta Cell Biology Consortium
Mark Magnuson, M.D., Louise B. McGavock Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University, has received a national leadership award for the Beta Cell Biology Consortium (BCBC), a major team science initiative. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Study finds nurses staying in workforce longer
Registered nurses are staying in the workforce longer than in past decades, boosting the nation’s supply of R.N.s, according to a new study whose authors include Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Peter Buerhaus, Ph.D. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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VU’s technology transfer efforts gain steam
Vanderbilt University signed 101 licensing agreements with industry partners in fiscal year 2014, nearly 20 more than the record total set last year. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Team effort boosts study of tachycardia syndrome
Vanderbilt University’s Satish Raj, M.D., MSCI, was very busy — and very visible — at the Dysautonomia International Conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Children’s Hospital ECMO program lands excellence award
For the fourth time in a row, the Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been designated with the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Colon cancer’s protein signatures identified
A Vanderbilt University-led research team has identified protein “signatures” of genetic mutations that drive colorectal cancer, the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Award recognizes wellness efforts of nursing groups
The Vanderbilt University Hospital Trauma Unit is the first recipient of the Nurse Wellness Recognition Award, an effort to recognize nursing groups who contribute to wellness in a meaningful way. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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VUMC’s storm preparedness efforts lauded by National Weather Service
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the first medical center in Tennessee to be named a Storm Ready Supporter by the National Weather Service (NWS), a designation that recognizes a superior level of preparedness for tornadoes and inclement weather. Read MoreJul 24, 2014
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Peabody professors weigh in on Common Core debate
Learn more about the Common Core debate in the latest issue of 'Peabody Reflector.' Read MoreJul 23, 2014
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Tickets for Commodore Quake on sale July 25
Get faculty/staff discount on tickets to this year's Commodore Quake, featuring Ludacris and Iggy Azalea. Read MoreJul 23, 2014
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2014 class named
Five alumni will be inducted into the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame during Homecoming/Reunion weekend. Read MoreJul 23, 2014