Year: 2019

Loss of the protein STK17A may contribute to metastasis of colorectal cancer. Read More

People with low levels of endocannabinoids, which stimulate the same brain receptors turned on by the active ingredient in marijuana, experience greater pain relief from opioids than those with high levels. Read More

Kyla Terhune, associate professor of surgery and director of the Surgery Residency Training Program in the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named vice president for educational affairs for VUMC and associate dean for graduate medical education for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Her appointment is effective July 1. Read More

The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint project of Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia, has released its Legislative Effectiveness Scores for the 115th Congress. Read More

Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion at the School of Nursing expanded into a series of events for the month of February.  Read More

The Discovery Science Emerging Scholars lecture series features promising young scientists making notable discoveries as postdoctoral fellows or early career faculty. Read More

A team of Vanderbilt University chemists started decoding the total human molecular picture by examining 456 variations of one class of molecule, lipids. Read More

Vanderbilt’s newest endowed chair holders were celebrated for their path-breaking scholarship and research by family members, donors, colleagues and friends during a Feb. 25 ceremony. Read More

When Bree Horrocks decided she would pursue her final season of college basketball as a graduate transfer, the 6-foot-5-inch center had conversations with a number of interested coaches. Each time, Horrocks let coaches know their programs would be getting much more than a basketball student-athlete. Read More

Colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer when it's found early. Screening is the #1 way to prevent colon cancer because it finds cancer in the early stages or before it even has the chance to grow or develop. Read More

Join Robby Bishop, program manager, Health Plus, as he shares the "Top Fitness Trends for 2019". Read More

Vanderbilt's Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy and Metro Arts/Nashville Office of Arts and Culture will host a symposium focusing on arts-based, participatory-action research approaches to drive racial equity and civic engagement in cultural and creative institutions March 21-23 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read More

Each episode of VandyVox features student work originating from a curricular or co-curricular project and includes audio documentaries, radio dramas, spoken word essays and ongoing podcasts. Read More

Sandra Rosenthal will step down as director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering on June 30 following 12 years of service. Read More

The IFPDA Foundation was established by the International Fine Print Dealers Association in 2009 to inspire and support educational projects aimed at fostering connoisseurship in the field of fine prints for a new generation of collectors, curators, and specialists. Read More

A new biomaterial-based bone graft extender created by Vanderbilt and U.S. Army researchers has the potential to improve treatment of critical orthopedic conditions. Read More

A new book by H. Richard Milner IV is a practical guide for teachers serving the needs of a wide array of learners Read More

The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program will host an information session on Thursday, March 14, for any interested faculty, staff or students who wish to learn more about the MPH program at Vanderbilt and how to apply. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Pillars Fund Grants. Pillars is an innovative foundation that supports the growth and nurturing of whole, healthy American Muslim communities. Read More

The Turner Family Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt, housed within the Owen Graduate School of Management, is a student-driven, interdisciplinary organization focused on developing entrepreneurial, market-based solutions to alleviate poverty around the world. Read More