Year: 2021
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VUMC, Case Western apply artificial intelligence to “customize” oral cancer treatment
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have been awarded a five-year, $3.3 million grant by the National Cancer Institute to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to help customize treatment for oral cancer patients. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Kids and nutrition topic of Parenting Group meeting Jan. 14
Jamie Pope, assistant professor of the practice in the Department of Medicine, Health and Society, will discuss “Kids and Nutrition” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Vanderbilt civil engineer partners with TDOT to seek ways to mitigate opioid epidemic
Janey Camp leads an analysis of rural transportation constraints that prevent people from receiving regular substance abuse treatment. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Digital Sky Survey maps the entire sky, providing new data to Vanderbilt astronomers
Through a partnership with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Vanderbilt astronomers use big data to see the cosmos as a stop-motion movie instead of a snapshot. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Institute of International Education spotlights Vanderbilt and scholar Issam Eido
Vanderbilt University’s commitment to hosting threatened and displaced scholars is highlighted in a new publication by the Institute of International Education. A senior lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies is among the scholar profiled. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Registration is open for 2021 Global Health Case Competition
Registration is officially open for the 2021 Global Health Case Competition, hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Student Care Network announces results of Headspace meditation challenge
Vanderbilt University conducted its inaugural Headspace meditation and mindfulness challenge this October open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The joint effort by students spanning many university departments greatly exceeded its goal. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Krishen Appavoo–phase change material and vanadium dioxide
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Changes coming to VUIT resources
As the new year begins, Vanderbilt University Information Technology is implementing a number of changes to resources and services that may impact you. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Travel Health and Safety Series presented throughout January
The Global Safety and Vanderbilt Travel teams will offer a series of sessions in January to help prepare for the spring semester’s return to campus. The sessions will discuss major changes in the travel landscape since November, new airline health and safety protocols, changes at Nashville International Airport, campus resources to assist in travel planning and more. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Ready for a new year? Start with Health Plus’ new Health Risk Assessment
Vanderbilt Health Plus' Health Risk Assessment is a tool to identify personal health risks and ways to improve. Read MoreJan 4, 2021
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Join Health Plus’ Babies and You prenatal education program
Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant. The program encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities including topics like breastfeeding, nutrition, coping with the discomforts of pregnancy, newborn care, choosing a pediatrician and more. The next session begins Jan. 21. Read MoreJan 4, 2021