Bring your family to Blair’s Precollege Festival of Music Sept. 10
The Blair School of Music presents its Precollege Festival of Music on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. Read More
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Registration open for Sarratt Art Studios, Vanderbilt Dance Program
Registration is now open for Sarratt Art Studios and the Vanderbilt Dance Program. Read More
Restricting HIV-1 infection
Vanderbilt researchers are discovering ways that host proteins block HIV-1 infection, which could suggest new avenues for treatment. Read More
Get your scuba certification at the Recreation and Wellness Center
You may now plan to get your scuba diving certification in September and October at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More
Walk the labyrinth for reflection and prayer at Children’s Hospital
The Department of Pastoral Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt invites all patients, families, staff and visitors to "Walk the Labyrinth," an opportunity for reflection, prayer and meditation. Read More
Undergraduate research fair and poster session Sept. 14
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is set for Sept. 14 at the Student Life Center. Read More
Pancreatic cancer development
Elevated levels of the factor G-CSF appear to promote the development of aggressive pancreatic cancer, suggesting a new therapeutic approach for this devastating disease. Read More
Program for scientists to move discoveries into clinical practice
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has established a new career development program for scientists in implementation research. The goal is to speed the uptake and translation of scientific discoveries into routine clinical practice. Read More
Round Wing unit lauded for infection control efforts
The General Medicine unit on the third floor of the Round Wing of Medical Center North is celebrating more than four years without a catheter-associated urinary tract infection. Read More
Study seeks to streamline validation of EHR data
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been approved for a $1 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study more efficient and feasible ways to validate electronic health records (EHR) and incorporate this information into medical studies. Read More
End-stage kidney disease study seeks to delay dialysis
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is studying the safety of a possible treatment for diabetic kidney disease that would delay or prevent the need for kidney replacement such as dialysis. Read More
Poverty simulation event helps attendees gain new perspective
How do you cash your paycheck if the banks are closed when you get off work? What is your alternative to leaving your underage children home alone if you don’t have child care? And how can you get to work, meet with assistance providers or attend health care appointments when you don’t have transportation? Read More
Epigenetics expert Allis set for Sept. 7 Discovery Lecture
Internationally known epigeneticist C. David Allis, Ph.D., will deliver the first Flexner Discovery Lecture of the academic year at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in room 208 Light Hall. Read More
Alternate parking plan for eStar training at OHO starting Sept. 4
Due to the Tennessee State Fair being held at the Nashville Fairgrounds from Sept. 4-22, VUMC employees who are attending eStar training at One Hundred Oaks (OHO) on these days should park in the alternate parking area at the Fairgrounds located off of Craighead Street. Read More
AT&T cell service outage set for Sept. 9
In-building AT&T cellular coverage infrastructure will be down throughout the Medical Center from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, while the existing fiber optics lines are relocated as part of the Godchaux Hall construction project. Read More
VUMC implements enhanced protection against email phishing
In response to many phishing attacks targeting Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) email accounts, the institution has subscribed to Microsoft’s Exchange Online Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Read More
Harvest Party
More than 5,000 people gathered recently for the Sixth Annual Harvest Party at Arrington Vineyards, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More
Novel approach expanded transplant patient’s options
South Carolina resident Amy Binkley is used to making tough decisions for her daughter, Savannah Parks. Read More
Empathy, adaptability, curiosity define Rice’s career
Ten years ago Mark Rice, M.D.’s beloved Green Bay Packers were playing football against the Miami Dolphins, and he was in the stands with his parents and children. It was a hot day. A woman nearby went into a seizure, and Rice went to her aid. Read More
First leadership-track DNP students among VUSN incoming class
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) welcomed 474 new Master of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Ph.D. students in a series of orientation events Aug. 16-28. The new class included the school’s first cohort of eight executive leadership-track DNP students. Read More
