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July 23, 2024
RESEARCH NEWS
Vanderbilt’s Life Science Showcase focuses on cutting-edge infectious disease research
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Vanderbilt’s Life Science Showcase: Advancing Innovation in Infectious Diseases highlighted the critical need for research and innovation in combating global health threats like tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria. The event brought together experts from academia, government and the pharmaceutical industry to share insights and forge partnerships aimed at addressing infectious diseases and advancing public health initiatives. Read More
AWARDS SEASON
Spring 2024 Scaling Success awardees announced
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Vanderbilt's Spring 2024 Scaling Success Grant awards support four innovative research projects, empowering faculty to secure expanded external funding. The grant program, initiated in 2022, has already helped its inaugural awardees obtain prestigious grants. Read More
POLL POSITION
Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote: Participate in Tennessee’s August 1 primary election
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Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming state and federal primary and state and county general election on Thursday, August 1. This Tennessee primary election is pivotal in determining candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 5. Read More
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The Wond'ry hosted the Divinity School for a day of design and thinking. The staff retreat was a study of imaginative collaboration as teams from across the school came together to exchange ideas and dream up new possibilities. Watch the Divinity School in action.
This Week at VU
 
July 24, 2024
2-3 p.m. • Online
University Counseling Center: Anxiety Toolbox
Upcoming Events
 
August 6 | LGBTQ Archive Open House
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Research
New study points to cause of Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome
 
Promotion
Jeffrey Spraggins named director of Vanderbilt University Mass Spectrometry Research Center
 
Research
New nanoparticles boost immune system in mice to fight skin, breast cancer
 
Cybersecurity
Vanderbilt hosts U.S. Rep. Mark Green and CISA Director Jen Easterly for cybersecurity discussions
 
ICYMI
QuickTicket replacing Commodore Card for free WeGo public transit benefit
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VU in the News
 
WPLN: Tennessee heat wave dangers aren’t just physical. They can damage mental health too.
Aaron Brinen, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
 
Peru 21: Are video games the cause of shootings? No, according to research
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, is quoted.
 
Bloomberg Law: Treasury’s Fight to End Businesses Tax Loopholes Just Got Harder
Beverly Moran, professor emerita of law, authored this piece.

Nashville Post: Council resolution on Trump assassination attempt highlights political division
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted. The Alpena News also published an article quoting Geer.
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