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January 16, 2025
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
When curiosity meets leadership: Cybele Raver’s Quantum Potential podcast explores solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges
Quantum Potential Podcast host C. Cybele Raver, provost of Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt Provost C. Cybele Raver prefers a quiet corner where she can talk with great minds over being in the spotlight. The Quantum Potential podcast is a perfect outlet for this erudite leader, who is always seeking more opportunities to connect faculty with broader audiences and champion their discoveries. Premiering in January 2025, the podcast will be available on all major podcast platforms. Read More
DISCOVERY VANDERBILT
New center at Vanderbilt applies advanced technology to biological research
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The Center for Computational and Systems Biology will focus on analyzing vast amounts of data to look for new ways to tackle human diseases and conditions. The center will analyze extensive data generated through new technologies to find innovative solutions to complex questions about human biological systems. It is housed within the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; Ken Lau, professor of cell and developmental biology, is its director. Read More
RESEARCH
Phased launch of new VU SBER IRB begins March 3
Members of an IRB.
The Vanderbilt University Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Institutional Review Board will begin its phased launch on March 3, transitioning oversight of SBER studies involving human participants from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center IRB. Researchers can access new resources, training and tools to streamline the submission process and ensure compliance during this transition. Read More
An image of the White House sits behind headshots of (left to right): Erin Calipari, Maithilee Kunda, Eric Tkaczyk, Steven Townsend, Jessica Ancker and You Chen.
Congratulations to the recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers! Honored Vanderbilt faculty include:
🌟 Erin Calipari of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences 
🌟 Maithilee Kunda and Eric Tkaczyk, M.D., Ph.D. of the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering 
🌟 Steven Townsend of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science
🌟 Jessica Ancker and You Chen of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
This Week at VU
 
Jan. 16, 2025
3:30 p.m. • Zeppos College Great Room
Former NBA Star Rex Chapman in Conversation with Andrew Maraniss
Jan. 16, 2025
4–6:30 p.m. • Vanderbilt Divinity School, Room G-33
James Lawson Institute Film Screening & Teach-In
Jan. 18, 2025
2:30 p.m. • Memorial Gymnasium
Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee
Upcoming Events
 
Jan. 23 | Researchers: VU-VUMC Liaison Information Session

Jan. 23 | Parenting Group: 'Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values' Film Screening and Discussion

Jan. 23 | Curb Center: 'Changemakers of the 21st Century' Opening Reception

March 4–6 | Register: Vanderbilt University Convoy Conference
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Latest Headlines
 
Immersion Vanderbilt
Inaugural cohort of faculty fellows elevates Immersion Vanderbilt
 
Undergraduate Experience
Residential Colleges is accepting applications for 2025 Faculty VUceptors
 
Global
Vanderbilt leads global summit to reimagine liberal arts education
 
Summer Programming
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is accepting applications for summer 2025 programs
 
Campus
ISSS seeking proposals for World on Wednesdays program
 
Construction Updates
Lane closures, demolition work scheduled as part of Central Utilities Initiative Phase II
 
Student Leadership
Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence award nominations are open through Feb. 9

Construction Updates
Temporary traffic pattern changes along Children’s Way starting Jan. 20
 
Research & Innovation
Limited Submission Opportunities
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VU in the News
 
Time: Experts argue it’s time for obesity to be defined beyond BMI
Sahar Takkouche, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
The Tennessean: 'Emilia Pérez' star Selena Gomez didn't deserve backlash for her Spanish fluency
Benigno Trigo, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Spanish, authored this opinion piece.
 
Food & Wine: Regularly eating breakfast could shield you against age-related brain changes, study finds
Raymond Romano, clinical researcher and nurse practitioner, is quoted.

NBC News: Trump and Biden officials begin talks on bird flu crisis
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.
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