Hijacking human proteins to better deliver anti-cancer drugs
Vanderbilt University engineers find existing human protein is ideal carrier for powerful molecules that can signal tumors to self-destruct. Read More
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Inaugural R.A.C.E. Mentoring Conference for scholars of color held at Vanderbilt
More than 160 professors, graduate students and P-12 educators gathered for a weekend of workshops, panel discussions focused on the unique challenges faced by scholars of color. Read More
Facilities celebrates inaugural Field Day
The Vanderbilt University Facilities Department held its inaugural Field Day July 21 at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. Read More
All you need to know about the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory has compiled a comprehensive guide—from science to safety—ahead of the total solar eclipse set to sweep across the country on Aug. 21, with Nashville the largest city in the path of totality. Read More
How Epo action is ‘enhanced’
The hormone erythropoietin (Epo) controls red blood cell production and synthetic forms of Epo treat multiple disorders. New Vanderbilt research details how Epo works. Read More
NEH Summer Stipend program submission deadline extended to July 31
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend program. Read More
Multitasking monolayers
Scientists have discovered a natural process that makes patterned monolayers suitable for creating a wide variety of novel materials with dual optical, magnetic, catalytic or sensing capabilities. Read More
Staff tour private art collection at Fine Arts Gallery
Vanderbilt staff members gathered July 18 for "Art in the Afternoon" at the Fine Arts Gallery. Read More
VUToday: Republican doubt about Russian meddling in weekly roundup of VU news stories
University News and Communications publishes "VUToday," a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, each weekday. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of July 17. Read More
Ultrathin device harvests electricity from human motion
A new energy harvesting system developed at Vanderbilt University can generate electrical current from the full range of human motions and is thin enough to embed in clothing. Read More
Probing the genetics of autoimmunity
Vanderbilt researchers have found that non-coding regions of the genome appear to contribute to the risk of autoimmune diseases and may represent attractive therapeutic targets. Read More
Simply Mac offering pre-orders for Tax Free Weekend July 28–30
Simply Mac is offering pre-orders on items discounted for Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students during Tennessee’s Tax Free Weekend, July 28–30. Read More
Impact Player: Football places Oren Burks in position to tackle pressing questions
Vanderbilt student-athlete Oren Burks graces the summer 2017 cover of "Champion," the magazine of the NCAA. Read the feature story. Read More
New research identifies best coping strategies for kids
A comprehensive new Vanderbilt study published in "Psychological Bulletin" outlines which coping strategies work best. Read More
Support first-year School of Medicine Ph.D. students through ‘Simple Beginnings’
Sponsor a lab coat for a new biomedical sciences doctoral student in the School of Medicine through the Simple Beginnings program. Read More
Nominate fellow alumni for board of directors, awards
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board is seeking nominations for new members and for seven alumni awards. Read More
Study identifies protein’s role in chemotherapy resistance
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have discovered a protein that may lead to a new way to prevent resistance and improve outcomes for patients whose cancers have mutations in the tumor suppressor gene BRCA2. Read More
Shyr named chair of Department of Biostatistics
Yu Shyr, Ph.D., Harold L. Moses Professor of Cancer Research and director of the Vanderbilt Center for Quantitative Sciences, has been named chair of Vanderbilt’s Department of Biostatistics. He will assume the post Sept. 1. Read More
Shah named to lead Department of Cardiac Surgery
Ashish Shah, M.D., director of Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Vanderbilt, has been named chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery. Read More
Immune responses linked to cell’s recycling system
Autophagy is the cellular equivalent of trash pickup and recycling — it is a process by which proteins, protein aggregates and damaged cellular organelles are degraded in order to reuse nutrients and promote cellular metabolism. Read More
