Month: July 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Lovly’s research bolstered by lung cancer foundation

    The LUNGevity Foundation has awarded a 2014 Career Development Award for Translational Research to Christine Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Tiny baby holding man's thumb

    Care for newborns with drug withdrawal uneven: study

    In the United States, one infant is born each hour with drug withdrawal, known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), after being exposed to opioid medications like oxycodone in utero. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    VICC’s Abramson lands breast cancer clinical research award

    Vandana Abramson, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine and a breast cancer specialist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has received the Advanced Clinical Research Award in Breast Cancer from the Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF). Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • VU students land scholarships from LGBTQ foundation

    VU students land scholarships from LGBTQ foundation

    Two Vanderbilt students — Ishan Asokan and Kale Edmiston — have been named to the 2014 Class of Point Foundation Scholars. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • The restoration of the Vanderbilt University Hospital plaza will include an all new surface, additional seating and redesigned landscaping.

    Hospital plaza set to undergo major restoration

    After little change since its construction in 1977, one of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most familiar landmarks, the plaza behind Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), is undergoing restoration. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Developmental class for babies creates good vibes

    Lisa Gracey shares a puppet of an orange bear with 11-month-old son Duke, singing ‘Old MacDonald had a farm,’ encouraging him to be engaged in his music therapy class. He grabs at the soft material and bounces in excitement. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    EMR tool improves process of documenting medications

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center is rolling out a new electronic tool to facilitate the documentation of every patient’s home medications. Called the Med List Tool, this new part of the electronic medical record is a way for providers of all disciplines to accurately collect, record and communicate the medications a patient takes. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Lifting Lives

    (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM) During the recent ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, singer Brett Eldredge pumped up the karaoke crowd at Winner’s Bar as camper Clayton Caroll took the stage. A partnership between the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and the Academy of Country Music, the residential camp has… Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Regulating immune regulators

    Understanding how to control the generation of regulatory T cells could have important implications for treating autoimmunity and cancer. Read More

    Jul 17, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    New provost moves in

    Susan Wente moved into her office in Kirkland Hall and officially assumed her duties as provost on July 1. Read More

    Jul 16, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Sports medicine provided free to 28 Nashville schools

    Vanderbilt is the official sports medicine provider to all 15 Metro Nashville high schools. Read More

    Jul 16, 2014

  • Yount awarded Keegan Fellowship

    Yount awarded Keegan Fellowship

    Emily Yount (Vanderbilt) Emily Yount, BS’14, was awarded a Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship in May. The award funds one year of travel to pursue an idea or an issue the student is passionate about in communities around the world. A Cornelius Vanderbilt… Read More

    Jul 16, 2014

  • Infographic: ‘U.S. News’ ranking

    Infographic: ‘U.S. News’ ranking

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Awards and Honors

    Awards and Honors

    Paul Yoder earned a 5-year $2.1M grant to study siblings of children with ASD. (Photo by Warren Goldswain/123RF.com) Yoder, Warren earn $2.1M grant for autism sibling study Professor of Special Education Paul Yoder and Associate Professor of Pediatrics Zachary Warren received a five-year,… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Senior recipient of HOD Impact Award

    Senior recipient of HOD Impact Award

    Victoria Davis (left) and Lisa Koenig. (Vanderbilt) Lisa Koenig, BS’14, was awarded the 2014 IMPACT Award for her HOD senior project. While an intern with the founders of the KIPP Collegiate High School in East Nashville, she created an electronic toolkit to align the school’s writing curriculum… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Summer 2014 Staff

    Summer 2014 Staff

    Illustration by David Cutler Visit Peabody College’s website at peabody.vanderbilt.edu Camilla Persson Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development Joan Brasher, Editor Jan Read, Senior Director, Integrated Communications Donna Pritchett, Art Director Chris Collins, Designer Bonnie Arant… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Palmer named Founder’s Medalist

    Palmer named Founder’s Medalist

    The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder's Medalists are (l-r): Peter Attwater, Sarah Scott, Susannah Morris, William Marks, Cecilia Page, Debra Perrone, Kasey Hill, Mae Mosley, Kristin Bater and Amanda Palmer. Not pictured is George Williford, Founder's Medalist for Oratory. (Vanderbilt University) The 2014 Vanderbilt Founder’s Medalists are (l-r): Peter… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Call for proposals: National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award

    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce the Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA). The OIA will support investigators with outstanding records of productivity in cancer research with up to $600,000 in direct costs per year for seven years to provide funding stability. NCI anticipates making about 50 awards annually. Vanderbilt may submit more than one application to this program, provided each is scientifically distinct. The OIA will allow funded investigators the freedom to embark on long-term projects of unusual potential in cancer research; the opportunity to take greater risks and be more… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Barnes & Noble series to feature Nashville Ballet’s Vasterling

    Nashville Ballet Executive Director Paul Vasterling Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities, a monthly series hosted by Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, will continue Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. with Nashville Ballet Executive Director Paul Vasterling. Each installment of Stronger Arts/Stronger Cities features a one-hour interview with a leader… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014

  • Secret Service hero honored

    Secret Service hero honored

    Ever in the background, Jerry Parr (far right) with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. (provided by Parr) Retired Secret Service agent Jerry W. Parr, BA’62, received Peabody’s 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award during Commencement May 9. He may be best known as the… Read More

    Jul 15, 2014