Year: 2020

Twenty-nine prominent faculty from across campus comprise Vanderbilt University’s latest endowed chair honorees. They include scholars working in diverse areas—from election analysis and lung cancer research to the nascent field of neurolaw, exploring the brain mechanism underlying legal decision-making. Read More

Kenneth A. Wallston, professor of nursing, emeritus, regarded internationally as one of the founders of health psychology, died in Asheville, North Carolina, on Oct. 27. He was 78. Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center health policy experts share what’s next for drug policy, insurance coverage, health care access and pandemic response in a free virtual discussion on Monday, Nov. 16. Read More

Take a guided tour of the autumn skies during a star party led by Billy Teets, acting director and outreach astronomer for Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Stargaze on Saturday, Nov. 14, and learn how to buy a home telescope from a Vanderbilt astronomer on Thursday, Nov. 19. Read More

Perfecting MRI images with deep learning, Vanderbilt and VUMC researchers have created a technique that corrects image distortions, which provides more accurate information for researchers, radiologists and neuroscientists to better interpret brain scans. The work by Bennett Landman, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and radiology and radiological sciences, and Kurt Schilling, research assistant... Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation for the Creating Opportunity and Independence program. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families living with spinal cord injury. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in medical research and one in science and engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is currently soliciting concept papers that will be presented to the Keck Foundation for feedback in a consultation phone call in the winter of 2021. Read More

Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) has been invited to nominate one candidate for the Mary Kay Foundation Innovative/Translational Cancer Research Grant program for 2021. These awards provide $100,000 over two years to support innovative translational research for cancers affecting women. Read More

Erin Calipari, assistant professor of pharmacology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discusses the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on those struggling with opioid addiction. Read More

A new study sheds light on how molecular subsets within the tumors of kidney cancer patients determine treatment outcomes and underscores the importance of personalized medicine in making therapy decisions. Read More

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty and staff can receive an additional 10 percent discount at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt on Friday, Dec. 4, during the bookstore’s annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.  Read More

Vanderbilt University and the city of Nashville, Tennessee, have announced a Green Invest partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service—a collaboration that will allow the region to take a bold step forward in expanding availability and access to renewable energy at a critical time in global efforts to address the threat of climate change. Read More

The next Work-Life Workshop is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, at noon CT on Zoom. The topic is “Navigating ‘-isms’ in the Workplace.” Read More

As part of continued efforts surrounding the separation of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, VUIT will initiate work to separate the shared Exchange Outlook address book on Jan. 8, 2021. Action is required by users. Read More

Imaging science experts at Vanderbilt develop deep learning tool to remove distortions in MRI images, decreasing patient time in MRI scanner and correcting legacy images used for teaching. Read More

Vanderbilt community members participated in First-Generation Celebration Day on Nov. 8. The event honors the motivations and accomplishments of first-generation students and graduates at colleges and universities across the country. Read More

Vanderbilt has had an exciting couple of weeks, with activities across campus bringing the community together in new ways. There is more to look forward to in the days ahead to finish the semester strong with classes and activities. Read More

The Student Care Network recognizes that Vanderbilt students may be feeling stress in anticipation of the end of the semester or preparing to leave campus for the extended winter break. Read More

Mark Abkowitz and Craig Philip will assume influential positions on the Transportation Research Board, bringing expertise and forward-looking vision to community and infrastructure resiliency planning. Read More

Findings from a national study published Nov. 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) “do not support” the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the report concludes. Read More