Immune cells’ role in hypertension
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that certain immune cells contribute to the development of hypertension, suggesting novel targets for treating the disease. Read More
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Listen: Goodman co-authors book on the soul
Lenn Goodman, professor of philosophy and the Andrew Mellon Professor of Humanities, has co-authored a new book, Coming to Mind: The Soul and Its Body… Read More
Arrest made of suspect in attempted abduction case
The suspect in an attempted kidnapping of a Tennessee State University student on the Vanderbilt campus Sept. 21 was arrested Oct. 23 in St. Augustine, Florida. Read More
Center for Latin American Studies receives $1.8 million federal grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $1.8 million grant to the Center for Latin American Studies for interdisciplinary projects. Read More
Vanderbilt doctoral thesis helps protect rare domestic sunflower
The doctoral thesis of former Vanderbilt graduate student Jennifer Ellis Mandel played a key role in protecting a rare domestic sunflower. Read More
Chancellor Zeppos appoints search committee for next SEC commissioner
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, current chair of the Southeastern Conference’s presidents and chancellors, has appointed a committee to search for the eighth commissioner of the SEC. Read More
Nashville Fire Department visiting Warren and Moore Colleges – no emergency
Vanderbilt University Police Department and representatives from the Nashville Fire Department will be touring Warren and Moore Colleges beginning at 1 p.m. today. Emergency vehicles may be parked on the Kirkland Esplanade at that time. Read More
Vanderbilt continues Ebola virus preparations
(iStockphoto) As the Ebola virus strengthens in West Africa and authorities work to prevent the virus from spreading in the United States,… Read More
Updated CoachSmart app available now
Vanderbilt’s CoachSmart app has been updated, and the new version is available for download in the iTunes store. The smartphone app for coaches puts… Read More
AAP honors Gregory’s efforts for concussion legislation in Tennessee
Andrew Gregory, M.D. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognized Andrew Gregory, M.D., associate professor of Pediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation… Read More
Photo: Starting point
VUSN student Yvonne Carter checks the feet of a homeless client as part of last week’s Starting Point Health Event that provided free health… Read More
Web storytelling study helps children cope with cancer
Terrah Foster Akard, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has been awarded a $1.8 million grant by National… Read More
ResearchMatch database includes sub-registry for rare sarcoidosis
All ResearchMatch volunteers who self-report as having sarcoidosis will be prompted to answer additional questions to enhance the matching of volunteers with research teams who are studying this condition. Read More
Photo: Blessing of Hands
(Photo by Susan Urmy) Raye Nell Dyer, right, chaplain with the Department of Pastoral Care, performed the Blessing of the Hands ceremony… Read More
VUMC tapped for FDA drug and medical device monitoring
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is among a handful of organizations engaged to provide expertise and data to the Sentinel System, a U.S. Food and Drug… Read More
Perioperative nursing association honors Wyatt
David Wyatt, MPH, R.N. Vanderbilt University Hospital’s David Wyatt, MPH, R.N., is set to receive the highest individual honor in perioperative nursing. Read More
Future of the Libraries Committee named
A new committee comprising faculty and staff has been charged with developing a vision for the future direction of the Vanderbilt University library system. Read More
Evans’ health care IT efforts recognized
Nancy Evans Nancy Evans, chief information officer, VUMC Hospitals and Clinics, is among an inaugural group of five women selected for Health… Read More
Cellular engineering expert Daley set for Discovery Lecture series
George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D. George Q. Daley, M.D., Ph.D., a pioneer in cellular “engineering” at Boston Children’s Hospital… Read More
Photo: Discovery Lecture
Michael Longaker, M.D., director of the Stanford Program in Regenerative Medicine and the Children’s Surgical Research Program, described methods for minimizing scarring… Read More
