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Vanderbilt’s Ken Holroyd, M.D., MBA, assistant vice chancellor for Research, recently served on a panel discussing the Global Action Platform/Cumberland Center’s 2014 Global Action Report at the Meridian International Center in Washington, D.C. Read More

VEI taking novel approach to fight blinding diseases

Personalized medicine — the effort to tailor health care to individual patients’ needs, genetic profiles and circumstances — is a well-established concept at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

Growth factor blockade targets breast tumors

Inhibition of BMP growth factor signaling reduces breast tumor burden and metastasis. Read More

Outpatient PM&R clinic opens at Stallworth

A new Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic has opened on the first floor of the Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s outpatient clinical services. Read More

VUMC’s health IT efforts named among nation’s best

For the tenth year in a row, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s “most wired” hospitals by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Read More

Free soccer game part of SEC Network launch party

The Commodore soccer team welcomes UAB at 4 p.m. Thursday for an exhibition game at the VU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex. The game will be part of… Read More

Weight Watchers at Work announces new session

(Image courtesy of Weight Watchers) A new academic year is the perfect time for a fresh start. If you’ve been thinking about joining Weight… Read More

‘Subjects with Objects’ opens Sept. 4; gallery talk Sept. 10

Painter Jonathan Richter and poet DKM will discuss various pieces and processes involved in the creation of “Subjects With Objects: A Unique Collection of Art &… Read More

Get deep discounts at Barnes & Noble sidewalk sale

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt University) Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will conduct a summer sidewalk sale Aug. 14-17 during regular store hours. Read More

New health coaching certificate program to be offered this fall

Vanderbilt will offer a certificate program for health professionals to educate them in helping patients set realistic health goals and provide support in reaching them. Read More

High-dose flu vaccine more effective in elderly, Vanderbilt-led study shows

High-dose influenza vaccine is 24 percent more effective than the standard-dose vaccine in protecting persons ages 65 and over against influenza illness and its complications. Read More

Move in begins on campus

Move in has begun at the newly opened Warren and Moore Colleges on the northeast corner of campus. Read More

First all-Vanderbilt undergraduate research fair and poster session Sept. 1

The Office of Honor Scholarships and Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program are hosting Vanderbilt’s first university-wide, interdisciplinary undergraduate poster session. Read More

Division of Administration announces organizational changes

Vanderbilt’s Division of Administration has announced organizational changes affecting two of its offices. Read More

Department of Infection Prevention offers Ebola safety information

National and international health authorities are working to control a large, ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus involving areas in West Africa. There are… Read More

Employees celebrated at Vandy Chills

Faculty and staff enjoyed ice cream and other frozen treats and the opportunity to connect with their co-workers during Vandy Chills on Aug. 8. Read More

Watch football team practice, get free food Aug. 19

The Commodore football team invites all faculty, staff and their families to watch a practice on Aug. 19 and enjoy a free hotdog or hamburger hot off the grill while doing so. Read More

Culbertson to lead Executive Development Institute at Owen

Skip Culbertson will be the new executive director at Owen's Executive Development Institute. He starts work Sept. 1. Read More

Is math hard because we’re teaching it wrong?

Introducing concepts before equations may make it easier to learn math, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read More

TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt experts available to comment on Iraq

Michael Newton and Thomas Schwartz are available to talk about the current situation in Iraq. Read More