VU News and Communications wins three awards at state conference
Vanderbilt News and Communications received three communication awards from the Tennessee College Public Relations Association at its spring meeting June 13-14. Read More
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Listen: Vanderbilt professor studies image of dog in Jewish history
A new book that explores the cultural manifestations of the relationship between dogs and Jews from ancient to contemporary times has been co-edited by Phillip Ackerman-Lieberman, assistant professor of Jewish studies and law at Vanderbilt. Read More
Chancellor joins Tennessee leaders to press for federal research funding
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and other state leaders met with members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to urge support for sustained federal investments in science and engineering research. Read More
Global Element
Tim Murray, EMBA’03, proves his mettle at Aluminium Bahrain You never know where a blind ad will lead you. It led Tim Murray from Knoxville,… Read More
Nissan and Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute partner to rev up the social media experience
Nissan is teaming up with the Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute improve the online customer experience by creating innovative ways Nissan can optimize social media. Read More
AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education
The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education. Read More
Not all reading disabilities are dyslexia
A common reading disorder goes undiagnosed until it becomes problematic, according to the results of five years of study performed by researchers at Peabody College of education and human development. Read More
AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education
The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education. Read More
As the weather gets hot, practice these tips to conserve energy
As one of the largest energy consumers in Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are encouraged to do their part to reduce energy consumption on campus and at the medical center. Read More
New pre-K teaching method could close achievement gap
A new approach to teaching pre-kindergarten could take a bite out of the achievement gap and level the playing field for America’s growing population of English language learners, according to a recently published study by researchers at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read More
Dobie named chief of Division of Ambulatory Anesthesiology
Katherine Dobie, M.D., has been appointed chief of the Division of Ambulatory Anesthesiology, succeeding Shannon Hersey, M.D., who accepted a position as medical director of Anesthesia Operations at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Read More
Schaffner lauded by National Meningitis Foundation
The National Meningitis Association (NMA) is naming William Schaffner, M.D., professor and chair of Preventive Medicine, as the 2013 recipient of its Health Achievement Award. Read More
Clinical Pharmacology celebrates 50th anniversary
Since it was founded in 1963, the Vanderbilt Division of Clinical Pharmacology has pioneered “translational science” and continues to transform medical practice worldwide, speakers at the division’s 50th anniversary scientific symposium said last week. Read More
Walker named fellow of the American College of Radiology
Ronald Walker, M.D., professor of Clinical Radiology and Radiological Sciences, was named a fellow of the American College of Radiology (ACR) during the recent ACR Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Read More
New protocol takes the sting out of Children’s Hospital outpatient procedures
A patient comfort protocol is rendering minor procedures less painful and upsetting for younger outpatients of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More
Update on Lwala Community Alliance set for June 24
Vanderbilt University physicians are invited to attend a luncheon briefing Monday, June 24, on the Lwala Community Alliance, established in 2007 by Vanderbilt-trained doctors Fred and Milton Ochieng’ to bring medical services to their rural village in Kenya. Read More
New system standardizes patient education materials
When patients first come to the Vanderbilt Neurology Clinic, they often have alarming or painful symptoms. Read More
National campaign urges smokers to talk with their health providers about kicking the habit
Barbara Forbes loves a quitter. Read More
Neurosurgery resident lands ‘Top Gun’ award for surgical skills
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurosurgery resident earned “Top Gun” honors at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Read More
Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute teams up with Warner Music Nashville
Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Institute has teamed up with Warner Music Nashville for a project in its intense month-long business boot camp run by… Read More