Year: 2017

Vanderbilt University Medical Center cancer researcher James Goldenring, M.D., Ph.D., has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the DeGregorio Family Foundation in Pleasantville, New York, to begin clinical trials of a potential approach for reversing precancerous stomach lesions. Read More

This year’s Shade Tree Trot, held April 22, and benefit dinner raised a record amount — $76,000. Approximately 550 runners and walkers registered for the ninth annual 5K race on the Vanderbilt campus organized by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students. Read More

Kevin Osteen, Ph.D., Pierre Soupart Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, and his team at the Women’s Reproductive Health Research Center have developed a three-dimensional organ-on-a-chip cell model that mimics the endometrial lining of the uterus in an effort to test therapeutic interventions for reproductive diseases. Read More

Christine Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology at Vanderbilt, has been elected to The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Read More

Last month, Vanderbilt Athletics announced plans to send 11 student-athletes on study abroad trips that will be funded solely by the department. For David Williams II, Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director, the opportunity is part of what makes Vanderbilt a unique destination for student-athletes. Read More

The Association of American Physicians (AAP) is an honorary medical society founded in 1885 by Sir William Osler and six other physicians for “the advancement of scientific and practical medicine.” This year, 60 additional physician scientists were elected to the association, including three Vanderbilt faculty members. Read More

Recording artist Reba McEntire made a special appearance at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on April 27 to visit with patients and families. Read More

Nilda (Nena) Peragallo Montano, Dr.Ph., R.N., dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, will deliver the spring 2017 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in Godchaux Nursing Annex room 161. Read More

Jay Wellons, M.D., MSPH, chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery and professor of Neurological Surgery, was recently named co-chair of the editorial board for the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics. Read More

Charlene Dewey, M.D., professor of Medical Education and Adminstration, has been named to receive the 2017 Orville Nothdurft Lifetime Achievement Award from the athletic department at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Read More

More than 450 business and community leaders, including representatives from Vanderbilt University, attended the 2017 LGBT Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards. The event celebrated and recognized leaders for their contributions to Nashville's inclusive business and nonprofit communities. Read More

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the 2018 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. Read More

Need an extra incentive to get to the gym? Give yourself a chance to relax! Sign up or renew your membership at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center before May 31, and get 50 percent off any (1) massage and a personal training session. Read More

Kids will have a blast learning the how-to’s of boxing while getting fit in this co-ed, non-contact class for ages 12-17. Taught by USA Boxing Coach Tramaine Crook, participants will meet at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center to master punches, blocks, combos, and learn to move like a pro boxer. Read More

May is Nashville Bike Month, and there are plenty of opportunities to strap on a helmet and get on your bike. Biking is a sustainable, cost-effective way to get around town while getting some exercise. Read More

Famous Dave’s will serve up grilled chicken breasts, veggie burgers and all-beef hot dogs at this year's Employee Appreciation Picnic scheduled for May 16. Read More

Nearly 4,000 graduates from 76 countries are being awarded 36 different degrees during Vanderbilt's 2017 Commencement on Friday, May 12. Read More

The Vanderbilt women's tennis program made history in head coach Geoff Macdonald's 23rd season at the helm. For the first time, the Dores won both the SEC regular-season championship and conference tournament title. Now, No. 4 overall seed Vanderbilt hopes to turn that momentum into another national championship run in the NCAA tournament. Read More

Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will deliver the keynote address. Dean will be introduced by MNPS board member Mary Pierce. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit one proposal for the Edward Mallinckrodt Foundation Grant Program. Read More