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| Carrasco elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
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Dr. Nancy Carrasco, Joe C. Davis Professor of Biomedical Science and professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as one of its new members. |
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| WATCH: Diermeier, Balser discuss leading under adversity during pandemic |
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Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Balser for a candid discussion April 27 about their experiences leading during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| Vanderbilt University Board of Trust names new alumni trustee |
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The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected Tim Warnock, BA’84, to a two-year term as alumni trustee at its April 22 meeting. Warnock, an attorney at Loeb & Loeb in Nashville, is the outgoing president of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board.
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| Former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid to speak at Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats |
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The origins, realities and effects of the world’s most pressing threats are the focus of the inaugural Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats scheduled for May 4-5. The summit will feature a fireside chat with Kersti Kaljulaid, who served as president of the Republic of Estonia from 2016 to 2021.
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| Vanderbilt Poll: Nashville headed in the wrong direction |
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For the first time since the Vanderbilt Poll–Nashville was established in 2015, more than half of respondents say they believe the city is headed in the wrong direction. Davidson County voters are concerned about affordable housing and crime, but give positive marks to Mayor John Cooper and other local leaders.
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| NIMH awards $3.4M to Womelsdorf to study how next generation of schizophrenia drugs affects brain networks, cognition |
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The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded a $3.4 million grant to professor Thilo Womelsdorf to study the underlying mechanisms of action for potential drugs to regulate cognitive function and brain network activity affected in schizophrenia without debilitating side effects.
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| Ridner concludes five-year multisite trial to assess lymphedema prevention |
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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing professor Sheila Ridner recently completed a large randomized trial to assess early detection methods coupled with a prevention intervention for a common side effect of breast cancer treatments—lymphedema.
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| Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes Candice Lee |
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Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee was inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County (Alabama) Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in April.
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| Volunteer at Class of 2022 Commencement |
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Vanderbilt is gearing up for Commencement May 12–13, and your help is needed to celebrate our graduates and their families.
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| ‘Business of VU’ preparing for sixth cohort this fall |
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The Business of VU program is preparing to welcome its sixth cohort in fall 2022. Learn more about the program, and apply now for participation this fall.
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| Nominations open for fall 2022 faculty awards recognizing research, service |
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Nominations are now open for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. All faculty are eligible to submit nominations for the four awards to be presented at the 2022 Fall Faculty Assembly.
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| Staff WAVE Council seeking new members |
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The Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council is seeking new members. Established in January 2019, Staff WAVE works to foster an environment of equity, opportunity, fulfillment and empowerment for all women at Vanderbilt University. Nominations are being accepted through May 7.
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| School of Nursing to host conversation with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood |
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Lauren Underwood, a registered nurse who represents Illinois’ 14th Congressional District, will discuss leadership, nursing and health equity during a virtual conversation with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing leaders on Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. The event is free and will be available via Zoom. |
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‘Design Thinking, Upskilling and Experimenting for Career Growth’
May 4 |
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Join Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement for “Design Thinking, Upskilling and Experimenting for Career Growth” on Wednesday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. CT.
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| Employee Learning and Engagement Thought Leader Series: ‘Do I Belong Here? Recognizing and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome’ May 5 |
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Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for the next event in its Thought Leader Series. “Do I Belong Here? Recognizing and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome” with Maureen Gannon, associate dean for faculty development and professor of medicine, will be on Thursday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
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| Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering graduate trainee program now accepting applications |
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Applications are open through June 15 for the Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering graduate trainee program. The NISE program engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of future of work at the human technology frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiverse individuals, and/or that are inspired by their abilities.
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