Month: April 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2020 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 MoreApr 12, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Pew Biomedical Scholars Program
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Pew Charitable Trusts' 2020 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. The award supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to human health. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Vanderbilt history professor awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Lauren Benton, the Nelson O. Tyrone, Jr. Professor of History and professor of law at Vanderbilt University, was named a 2019 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Lippmann awarded NSF CAREER grant to study mechanics of blood-brain barrier
Ethan Lippmann, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Hatzell awarded NSF CAREER grant to expand research on lithium-ion batteries
Kelsey Hatzell, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Chancellor Search Committee appointed to identify Vanderbilt University’s next leader
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans has appointed a Chancellor Search Committee for Vanderbilt University’s ninth chancellor. The committee comprises current and emerita members of the Board of Trust and will lead efforts to search for and select a candidate for recommendation to the full Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Former congressman, journalist explore complex processes of financial legislation in Chancellor’s lecture
The Chancellor’s Lecture Series partnered with The Center for Effective Lawmaking to bring Kaiser and Frank to campus. As part of the visit, the two met with students and faculty across different departments on Thursday. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Master’s student one of 12 selected nationally for 2019 Native American Congressional Internship Program
Tamee Livermont, a Vanderbilt master’s in public health student with a concentration in health policy, has been selected as a 2019 Native American Congressional Intern, the Udall Foundation and Native Nations Institute has announced. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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How bugs overcome host defenses
Eric Skaar and colleagues have figured out how a common bug responsible for ventilator-associated pneumonia responds when starved of zinc, a metal it needs to survive, which may lead to new therapeutic targets for the dangerous infection. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Our favorite #vandygram of the week
This week our favorite #vandygram goes to @thejacobschroeder for sharing this awesome shot of Janet Yellen, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, showing some Vanderbilt pride. We love a good #AnchorDown! Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Discovery aids search for cancer biomarkers
A report by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has shattered conventional wisdom about how cells, including cancer cells, shed DNA into the bloodstream. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Keeping bone in its place
Jonathan Schoenecker, Stephanie Moore-Lotridge and colleagues have found a new target for treating a condition that causes bone to form in soft tissue, reducing mobility. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The progress ahead of us
In this week's column, Chancellor Zeppos reflects on change and progress ahead for Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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The arrestin-GPCR connection
Vsevolod Gurevich and colleagues have discovered new insights into arrestin proteins, which turn off a cell's environmental message "inbox." Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Pathways of radiosensitization
Austin Kirschner and colleagues are learning more about how the cancer drug enzalutamide combines with radiation therapy to treat difficult prostate tumors. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Vanderbilt named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced that Vanderbilt University is among the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright U.S. students in 2018-19. Among research institutions, Vanderbilt ranked 17th for percentage of applicants who were awarded grants. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Studying abroad this fall? Attend these info sessions
The Global Education Office will host several events at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons to encourage current first-year students to begin planning their study abroad experiences. You'll have more options if you’ve taken the time to plan—maximize your opportunities by meeting with a GEO team member. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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Get help with EdAssist tuition benefit tool April 18
A representative for the tuition benefit system EdAssist will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Baker Building, Suite 1000. The workshop will include a live demo and a Q&A. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in April newsletter
This month's issue features information about ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood and plans for the upcoming end-of-year events such as finals, Commencement and move-out. Read MoreApr 11, 2019
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Army Futures Command, Vanderbilt ink partnership to encourage innovation, education for both
Army Futures Command and Vanderbilt University signed an agreement April 9 that links creative, innovative soldiers with top-tier Vanderbilt University experts so that ideas quickly can become useful products. Read MoreApr 11, 2019