Communications And Marketing
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Hospice and Heart
Frequently busy with meetings, planning sessions and administrative responsibilities, Alive Hospice President and CEO Anna-Gene O’Neal welcomes the chance to slip out of her office and spend time with residents and staff in Alive’s residence near downtown Nashville. On this particular rainy morning, she sits by resident Knox Ownby’s bed… Read MoreFeb 19, 2017
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Protocol standardizes care for pregnant women on opiates
Complications related to opioid abuse occur in 54,000 pregnancies annually in the United States, and Tennessee ranks among the top 10 states in the number of opioid-dependent pregnant women. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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EpicLeap Excellence
Recently, two Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) colleagues — Karen Hughart and Jerry Batte — were recognized with the LEAP Award, which honors people making extraordinary contributions to EpicLeap’s success. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Tennessee Names Ann McGauran State Architect
The Tennessee State Building Commission voted unanimously to appoint Ann McGauran, MMHC’09, as State Architect. McGauran is the first woman to serve Tennessee in this capacity since the position was created in 1955. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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What Trump Means to Native America: Lecture by a Native American Lawyer and Activist
Special guest lecture by Albert Bender, attorney of Indian law and Standing Rock activist in North Dakota. Albert Bender stood on the front lines of the #NoDAPL protest at its very beginnings and has lent his expertise to a variety of news outlets on this important issue. He will give… Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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The Student/Faculty Relationship
Hear from Vanderbilt students about what Vanderbilt faculty are really like and how small classes with research faculty and immersive experiences lead to future-changing opportunities. Read MoreFeb 9, 2017
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Developing solutions
Vanderbilt University students in the New Product Design and Development course recently collaborated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to develop real-world solutions for areas of need. Read MoreFeb 9, 2017
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Study shows presence of any calcified plaque significantly raises risk of heart disease for people under age 50
A major report led by Vanderbilt investigators found that the mere presence of even a small amount of calcified coronary plaque, more commonly referred to as coronary artery calcium (CAC), in people under age 50 — even small amounts — was strongly associated with increased risk of developing clinical coronary heart disease over the ensuing decade. Read MoreFeb 8, 2017
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Dementia linked to diet
Some memory deficits observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be due to co-morbid illnesses – not the disease itself – and may be reversed by lifestyle changes or pharmacologic interventions. Read MoreFeb 7, 2017
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On Resilience: How Jessica Harthcock Turned A Tragic Sports Accident Into A Healthcare Revolution
Jessica Harthcock, MEd’14, was 17 years old when she suffered a devastating sports-related injury, which ultimately paralyzed her from the chest down. She soon became very aware of the gaps in care quality care for patients with neurological conditions. To address those issues, she started Utilize Health, a specialty care… Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Susanne McAvoy, BS’93, McAvoy to receive television and media industry honor
On March 23, Multichannel News will honor Susanne McAvoy, BS’93, at the 2017 Wonder Women Luncheon in New York. She is one of 13 leading female executive in the television and media industry who will be honored for their extraordinary accomplishments. Susanne is executive vice president, marketing creative and communication… Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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Baroud receives inaugural Littlejohn Dean Faculty Fellowship
A civil engineering professor who develops tools that improve infrastructure systems’ reliability and recovery from disasters like hurricanes and floods has received the inaugural Littlejohn Dean Faculty Fellowship. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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New target for chronic infection
An enzyme in macrophage immune cells may be a good target for treating chronic infections, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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From Ironman to Vanderbilt
Chandler Barnes talks about his vision for artificial intelligence and how technology can help solve global problems. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Spring Faculty Meeting set for April 27
The annual Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting and Awards Program will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in 208 Light Hall. Read MoreJan 26, 2017
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Travel with Vanderbilt in 2017
Vanderbilt Travel offers exciting trips with alumni and friends who seek lifelong educational experiences. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Free seminar on multiple endocrine neoplasia Type I and II set for Feb. 4
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) Type I and Type II, disorders that affect the endocrine system, will be discussed at a free seminar sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and American Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Support (AMENSupport) on Saturday, Feb. 4. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Richard Kogan, psychiatrist and concert pianist, is Leonard Visiting Scholar, Feb. 8 and 9
His piano performances have been reviewed by The New York Times, which praised his "exquisite playing," and by The Boston Globe, which wrote, "Kogan has somehow managed to excel at the world's two most demanding professions." Read MoreJan 24, 2017
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A Vanderbilt romance
Ann, MBA’96, and David Kloeppel’s, BS’91, MBA’96, story is in many ways a Vanderbilt romance—as students, they fell in love with each other and the university. Read MoreJan 24, 2017
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Improving vaccine formulations
The compound MPLA is an attractive vaccine component, designed to elicit a robust immune response. Read MoreJan 20, 2017