Month: May 2015
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Jansen’s cancer research efforts garner recognition
Valerie Malyvanh Jansen, M.D., Ph.D., a third-year medical oncology fellow, recently received several national awards and grants, as well as a Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center fellowship, in recognition of her translational cancer research. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Faculty teaching, research award winners announced
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in 208 Light Hall. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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American Surgical Association lauds VUMC’s Beauchamp
R. Daniel Beauchamp, M.D., chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences and the John Clinton Foshee Distinguished Professor of Surgery, was selected to receive the 2015 Flance-Karl Award from the American Surgical Association (ASA). Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Discovery Lecture to feature panel
Three Vanderbilt University scientists will describe “gene-environment interactions in cancer etiology and prevention” at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in 208 Light Hall. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Former Internal Medicine chief Allison dies at 92
Fred Allison Jr., M.D., professor of Medicine, emeritus, and former chief of the Division of Internal Medicine, died May 8 at age 92. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Precision medicine focus of NIH workshop
On May 28-29 at Vanderbilt, the Precision Medicine Initiative Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold a public workshop devoted to research cohorts and electronic health records. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Insights on lysosomal storage diseases
A novel mechanism could point to new therapies for a group of inherited diseases that share pathological features. Read MoreMay 14, 2015
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Help MTA determine values for improving Nashville’s transit system
What values should guide the Metro Transit Authority as it considers improvements to Nashville's transit system? Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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The full General Assembly should vote on Insure Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
Results of the latest Vanderbilt Poll have been released, and they show that Tennesseans are very supportive of Insure Tennessee. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Commencement strawberries donated to Nashville Zoo and Walden’s Puddle
Animals at the Nashville Zoo and Walden’s Puddle recently enjoyed a sweet treat, thanks to Vanderbilt’s Office of the Chancellor and Commencement Office. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Top archaeological society honors Wernke for interdisciplinary study of colonial Peru
Steve Wernke has been awarded the Society of American Archaeology 2015 Book Award in the scholarly category. Read MoreMay 13, 2015
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Aerospace Club wins NASA’s Student Launch Challenge for third year in row
For the third year in a row, the Vanderbilt Aerospace Club has won NASA’s eight-month long rocketry competition – the 2014-15 Student Launch Challenge – beating out 30 other university and college teams. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Project will affect traffic at 21st-Broadway-Division intersection
Metro Nashville Public Works is in the construction phase of the 21st Avenue-Broadway-Division Street Intersection and Pedestrian Enhancement Project. Beginning May 13, the traffic pattern in this area will shift to allow work to continue. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Dragon Music Sundays, free concert series, begins May 17
Dragon Music Sundays, a free concert series held at Fannie Mae Dees Park (Dragon Park), is back for its eighth season beginning May 17. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Faculty-Staff Campaign ends June 30
In 1873, a single gift established Vanderbilt University. Today, it continues to thrive thanks to the philanthropic investments of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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Adrian Reif, BS’07, plays with food
Here are some of the things Adrian Reif has done since graduating from Vanderbilt eight years ago: Taught English in China. Started an environmental consulting company. Worked for a wealth management company. Trekked Nepal and climbed Mount Everest. Brewed his own kraut, kombucha and kefir. Been featured in Martha Stewart Living. Read MoreMay 12, 2015
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National Employee Health and Fitness Day celebration is May 20
Get free smoothies, bike repairs and more, and participate in a host of physical activities for National Employee Health and Fitness Day, which aims to inspire and sustain healthy lifestyle actions at work. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s expanded aid initiative crosses $200 million milestone
Gifts and pledges to Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university’s expanded and ongoing financial aid initiative, have crossed $200 million. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts to discuss EPA’s Clean Power Plan May 18-19 at Vanderbilt
An in-depth exploration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan to significantly reduce carbon emissions from power plants is the topic of a two-day conference being held May 18-19 at Vanderbilt University Law School. Read MoreMay 11, 2015
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VUCast Extra: #myVanderbilt Commencement 2015
See highlights from Commencement, and learn how the Class of 2015 celebrated its special day. Read MoreMay 8, 2015