Year: 2019
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My Southern Health: Ideas for healthier office meeting food
Stacey Kendrick, health educator at Vanderbilt Health, recommends ideas for healthier eating while meeting. Read MoreJan 11, 2019
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Study identifies novel genetic factors for colorectal cancer risk
A large-scale study conducted among East Asians and led by Vanderbilt researchers has identified multiple, previously unknown genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Bile acids mediate metabolic benefits of weight-loss surgery
A team of Vanderbilt investigators has pinpointed the role of bile acids and a specific signaling pathway in the positive metabolic effects of weight-loss surgery. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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New analysis suggests lepers may not have been pariahs in Jesus’ time
New insights into how disease and impurity were viewed in first-century Jewish society suggests scholars may need to reevaluate how they interpret Jesus' interaction with people affected by leprosy. Read MoreJan 10, 2019
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Risk modeling, data integration drive NASA next-gen air travel safety project
Sankaran Mahadevan is leading a team of Vanderbilt engineers in an ambitious NASA effort to revolutionize air traffic control. Read MoreJan 9, 2019
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Anti-Semitic vandalism under investigation
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, Vanderbilt University Police responded to a report of anti-Semitic vandalism in a Furman Hall classroom – a swastika carved into the back of a classroom chair. The symbol has been removed and VUPD is investigating the incident. At this point it is unclear whether the vandalism… Read MoreJan 8, 2019
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Lindsley named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Craig Lindsley, co-director of the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Read MoreJan 4, 2019
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Hundreds of new blood pressure gene variations discovered
In one of the largest studies of its kind, an international research team led by 20 Vanderbilt University scientists has discovered more than 200 new genetic variations associated with high blood pressure. Read MoreJan 4, 2019
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Study uses IT to prevent early childhood obesity
A research team led by Russell Rothman has been approved for a $7 million research funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to conduct a trial comparing clinic and consumer information technology approaches to promote healthy behaviors and prevent early childhood obesity. Read MoreJan 4, 2019
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Vanderbilt, Boehringer Ingelheim announce partnership to develop therapies for psychiatric disorders
Boehringer Ingelheim and Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery today announced two new global agreements to investigate, develop and commercialize novel small molecules targeting two distinct G-protein coupled receptors known to engage in the modulation of certain brain circuitries, which are altered in neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia. Read MoreJan 3, 2019