Year: 2018
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Two proteins slow down the train of DNA replication in Drosophila
This work was the foundation for an NSF grant to interrogate how the Rif1 protein controls DNA replication. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Chancellor’s statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue victims
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the loved ones of all those who were hurt or lost their lives during the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with the entire Jewish community. We condemn this horrific act of anti-Semitism, violence and hate in the… Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Executive Education: Leadership coaching that will enhance your team
Whether you manage entry-level employees or executives, coaching effectively and building employee skills to address shortcomings and develop leaders is one of the most powerful competencies you can develop. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Vanderbilt invests $25M, issues challenge to establish faculty fellowships, directorships
Vanderbilt is inviting alumni and donors to play a key role in expanding support for faculty throughout their careers with the launch of the Faculty Fellowship Challenge. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Hill explains sexual harassment’s legal history, calls for intersectionality, change
Anita Hill's talk on campus, “No Longer Silent: Underrepresented Narratives in Sexual Violence,” was the keynote address during a conference organized by Vanderbilt Student Government. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Vigil Oct. 29 in remembrance of Tree of Life Synagogue victims
All members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to a vigil today, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. in remembrance of those who died, those who remain in jeopardy, and those who are recovering from their injuries after the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Learn how public transportation combats limited parking, saves money Nov. 1
This event, hosted by VSG, SPEAR and the MTA, will inform students how best to utilize Metro Transit Authority resources around campus, specifically highlighting the routes most useful for students to and from popular destinations. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Apply to be a Camp Kesem counselor
Camp Kesem is currently recruiting counselors for summer 2019. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2019 Macy Faculty Scholars Program
Vanderbilt is anticipating the opportunity to nominate one candidate each from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing for the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation’s Faculty Scholars Program. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2019 Moore Inventor Fellows
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) anticipates the opportunity to nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Smith named associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives for Development and Alumni Relations
Highly seasoned higher education administrator Tina L. Smith will join Development and Alumni Relations as associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives beginning Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Vanderbilt engineers to train neural networks and enhance Chattanooga transit system
Vanderbilt's Abhishek Dubey and Yuche Chen are helping to build new tools to revolutionize the energy efficiency of transit providers in Chattanooga. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Learn about mobility strategy, give input at FutureVU Mobility Expo Nov. 6
Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to explore Vanderbilt’s mobility and transportation progress and plans at the FutureVU Mobility Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Frequently asked questions about taking time off to vote
Vanderbilt supports its faculty and staff in their right to participate in the electoral process and vote. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Executive Education: Learn to lead in the multigenerational workforce
Join us Jan. 28-29, 2019, to learn how you can effectively leverage multigenerational teams and communicate across age groups. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Reinhart-King receives inaugural BMES Mid-Career Award
Cynthia Reinhart-King, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering, is the inaugural recipient of the Biomedical Engineering Society’s Mid-Career Award, which recognizes meritorious achievements and leadership in biomedical engineering and significant involvement and sustained contributions to the BMES. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Grant to help explore critical issues in Down syndrome
A one-year $604,000 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development will allow researchers to to examine biological and phenotypic markers of Down syndrome. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Mary Kay Foundation grant to bolster immunotherapy research
The grant will allow Charles Caskey to lead research into using ultrasound as an image-guided therapy for drug delivery. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Grant to help explore critical issues in Down syndrome
The grant will allow Kennedy Center researchers to analyze data from VUMC's Synthetic Derivative and BioVU databanks to study biomarkers associated with Down Syndrome. Read MoreOct 26, 2018
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Studying cellular deliveries
James Patton and colleagues have demonstrated how colon cancer cells transmit genetic data to other cells. Read MoreOct 26, 2018