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American Thoracic Society honors Ware’s research contributions

Lorraine Ware, M.D., professor of Medicine and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, will receive the American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) Recognition Award for Scientific Accomplishments at the society’s 2015 International Conference in Denver in May. Read More

Career planning workshop for science trainees set

A half-day workshop for Vanderbilt University graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows on “building professional relationships” will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Student Life Center. Read More

Nealon takes role at Yale

Bill Nealon, M.D., professor of Surgery, associate Surgeon-in-Chief and associate executive Medical Director of Perioperative Services, is leaving Vanderbilt effective March 31. He’s been at Vanderbilt since 2009. Read More

VU study explores inflammation, hypertension link

The evidence is increasing: the immune system and inflammation are key contributors to high blood pressure. Read More

BlackHawk’s Cancer Center support reaches milestone

Country music group BlackHawk recently presented a check for $20,000 to Harold (Hal) Moses, M.D., Ingram Professor of Cancer Research and director emeritus of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), in support of cancer research. Read More

Vanderbilt Theatre to perform ‘The Beaux’ Stratagem’

"The Beaux' Stratagem," a romantic comedy of manners originally written in 1707 by British playwright George Farquhar, will be performed by Vanderbilt University Theatre the weekends of Feb. 13 and 20. Read More

Inaugural Commons Unplugged week to feature green forum, green fair

The first-ever Commons Unplugged environmental awareness week, scheduled for Feb. 15–21, will celebrate sustainability and natural resource and energy conservation through a variety of events targeting Vanderbilt’s first-year student population. Read More

See how this sophomore is helping build artificial blood vessels!

VANDERBILT COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJOR MATTHEW RICHARDSON LOVES ROBOTICS. “I kind of view this as my own robot in a way.” THIS UNDERGRAD IS COMBINING COMPUTER… Read More

Hot Chocolate 15/5k will close roads near campus Feb. 14

The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is coming to Nashville Feb. 14. Road closures will be in effect, including two westbound lanes of West End Avenue. Read More

Student Skull Sessions in Peru

Vanderbilt archeologist Tiffiny Tung leads students to Peru where they assist in groundbreaking research into the Wari culture, a society that existed over 1500 years… Read More

Blakely Lab named Greenest Group on Campus

The lab of Randy Blakely, Allan D. Bass Professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry, has been named winner of the 2015 Vanderbilt Basketball Sustainability Competition. Read More

Register now for Sarratt’s Summer Youth Art Institute

The Sarratt Summer Youth Art Institute at Vanderbilt is planning another exciting summer of art for ages 5-16. Read More

Vandy Cooks: Cooking heart healthy with Executive Chef George Moran

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus will present “Heart Healthy with VUMC Executive Chef George Moran” on Friday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read More

They seem like four best friends on the playground.

Nine years ago, the Rice quadruplets entered the world too soon. They were born at 26 weeks, barely over halfway through the normal 40-week pregnancy… Read More

‘All in’ for the children

A familiar face greets frequent customers at Twice Daily convenience stores—a life-size cardboard cutout of Dalton Waggoner, a patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital… Read More

Vanderbilt health educator suggests nine steps to a healthier heart

Nine steps to a healthier heart. Read More

Kidney disease impacts HDL function

Chronic kidney disease impairs the protective functions of HDL, Vanderbilt researchers report this month. Read More

Osher Center’s gentle yoga for back care begins March 5

Vanderbilt’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine will offer an eight-week gentle yoga series for back care beginning March 5. Read More

Recipe: Salmon with Sweet Chili, Scallion and Lime Butter Sauce

Vanderbilt Campus Dining’s Salmon with Sweet Chili, Scallion and Lime Butter Sauce serves up lots of flavor using just a handful of ingredients. Get the recipe to make it at home. Read More

Freedom Rider Jerry Moore featured at Vanderbilt Religion in the Arts event

Musician Ivor "Jerry" Moore, one of the original Freedom Riders, will be featured at a Feb. 23 performance event sponsored by Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read More