Month: September 2016
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New simulation tool helps sharpen heart surgery skills
Just as pilots and members of the military go through boot camp and simulation exercises early in their training so they are prepared to respond in real-life situations, first-year cardiothoracic fellows at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) recently experienced their own specially designed boot camp centered around a new high-fidelity simulator that realistically re-recreates cardiac procedures so they are better prepared for the operating room. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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‘Audacious’ grant spurs research on retina regeneration
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University have received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research to restore vision through regeneration of the retina. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Save the date: Flulapalooza is Oct. 11
Flulapalooza is a Vanderbilt University and Medical Center annual event, providing flu vaccination to faculty, staff and students at no charge. This year's Flulapalooza will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Diverse opportunities, degrees draw School of Nursing students
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has welcomed 478 new students from 45 states and three countries into its Master of Nursing Science (MSN), Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) and Ph.D. degree programs. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Communications survey provides valuable feedback for MyVU
More than 800 faculty and staff responded to the survey about internal communications—specifically the MyVU suite of publications and HR communications. Overwhelmingly, respondents endorsed the MyVU twice-weekly e-newsletter. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Troxel named director of Vanderbilt University DIVE initiative
Associate Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering Lori A. Troxel will lead the creation and implementation of the Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience (DIVE) program, which has been selected as Vanderbilt University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Read MoreSep 1, 2016