Month: May 2015
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NIH director set for Discovery Lecture
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver a special Discovery Lecture at Vanderbilt University Medical Center next Thursday, May 28. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Photo: Teen Cancer America
The Who’s Roger Daltrey and The Band Perry met with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt representatives recently as part of Teen Cancer America. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Melvin Porter, LLB’59 honored on Oklahoma State Senate floor
Melvin Porter, LLB’59, Oklahoma’s first African-American state senator, was recently honored on the floor of the Senate, 50 years after his election to office. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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VICC Annual Retreat focuses on immunotherapy
Efforts to enable the immune system to “see” the cancer and attack the aberrant cells were the prime focus during Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Annual Retreat, held April 30 at the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Coleman’s telethon work a longtime labor of love
Not long after Tuwanda Coleman started her career as a TV producer at WTVF-NewsChannel 5 more than 30 years ago, she was given an assignment that was different from the typical minutes-long news segment. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Medical Center plaza restoration project rolls on
Completion is nearing for one of the key phases of the restoration of the Medical Center plaza behind Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), at the south end near the Courtyard Café. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Initiatives help spur VUMC nursing’s progress: Dubree
Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., delivered the 2015 State of Nursing Address to a full audience in Light Hall on May 14 as a part of Nurses Week, an annual occasion to celebrate nurses. It was a time to assess where Vanderbilt Nursing is today, and where it’s going. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Study to explore optimal daily aspirin dose for heart health
The Vanderbilt-based Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network (CDRN) is among seven CDRNs that will collaboratively mount a three-year, $14 million randomized clinical trial to determine the best daily dose of aspirin for preventing heart attacks and strokes among people living with heart disease. Read MoreMay 21, 2015
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring women’s tennis team
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean issued a city proclamation May 20 in honor of the Vanderbilt women’s tennis team’s NCAA Division I Championship title. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Volunteers needed for upcoming community events
Volunteers are needed for two upcoming events sponsored by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Universitywide limited submission opportunity: Pew Scholars Program
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate for the 2016 Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Universitywide limited submission opportunity: Pew-Stewart Scholars Program
Vanderbilt may nominate one candidate for the 2016 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Tennis celebration planned for fall
Vanderbilt athletic officials have announced that a public celebration of the Commodores' NCAA women's tennis championship is being planned for early fall due to the uniqueness of the championship tournament format. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Geer to field Twitter queries on Nashville mayoral race May 28
Join in the discussion May 28 when Vanderbilt's John Geer answers questions on Twitter about the Nashville mayoral race. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Vanderbilt students to intern in D.C. through OACS program
Twenty-three students will intern with various organizations in Washington, D.C., this summer through the Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos on the Commodores’ historic win
"Once again, it is good to be gold!" writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in a message to the Vanderbilt community regarding the women's tennis team's history-making NCAA Division I Championship win. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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VUCast: Wisdom of the Elders
In the latest VUCast: Learn how students are gaining decades of wisdom through words and images; see engineering student inventions that could improve health care; and celebrate Vanderbilt's newest national champions! Watch now. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Women’s tennis wins national title
For the second time in less than a year and only the third time in school history, Vanderbilt has won a national championship. This time it was the women's tennis team raising the hardware after defeating UCLA 4-2 Tuesday in the NCAA Championship. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Preventing early pregnancy complications
The enzyme alkaline phosphatase may provide a new therapeutic option for women at high risk of pregnancy complications due to bacterial toxin exposure. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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Station B Post Office stamp and package window closed May 27-29
The Station B Post Office window for purchasing stamps and mailing and picking up packages will be closed May 27, 28 and 29. Read MoreMay 19, 2015