John McClure awarded Luce Fellowship in Theology
McClure is one of six scholars in the 22nd class of Luce Fellows appointed by the Association of Theological Schools and The Henry Luce Foundation. Read More
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Vanderbilt marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6-9
Vanderbilt will mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month beginning Monday, April 6, with a week of skill-building events and opportunities to make a personal commitment to ending sexual violence in our community. Read More
Babies and You: ‘Infant Safety at Home and in the Car’
Physician Tara Huss will present "Basics of Infant Safety at Home and in the Car," Thursday, April 16 at noon. Read More
Gene variant, environment can boost RSV severity
A particular genetic mutation combined with an urban environment increases the risk of severe disease in children infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an international team of investigators has found. Read More
VUMC’s Denny named to NIH precision medicine group
Josh Denny, M.D., M.S., associate professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine, will help guide planning for the precision medicine initiative announced by President Obama in his January State of the Union Address. Read More
NCI’s national report shows cancer deaths on decline in U.S.
The death rates for most forms of cancer continue to decline at a modest pace among men, women and children in the United States, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer 1975 – 2011. Read More
VUMC lauded for providing top quality stroke care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again recognized the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for using scientific guidelines to provide top quality patient care. Read More
Rice to lead Multispecialty Adult Anesthesiology
Mark Rice, M.D., has joined Vanderbilt’s Department of Anesthesiology as professor and chief of the Division of Multispecialty Adult Anesthesiology. Read More
Deitte named vice chair of Education in Radiology
Radiology education expert Lori Deitte, M.D., has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center as vice chair of Education and associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. Read More
Dmochowski honored by American Board of Urology
Roger Dmochowski, M.D., professor of Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was recently elected a trustee of the American Board of Urology. Read More
Aging insights from budding yeast
The proteins that control entry and exit from the cell nucleus influence aging, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read More
Panel explores real-world impact of health policy research
Humility, persuasion and a good sense of timing are essential for translating health policy research into real world practice that actually improves the health of Americans, according to former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. Read More
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 9
Work/Life Connections - EAP will be offering a National Alcohol Screening Day event in the lobby of Light Hall on April 9 in an effort to raise awareness of problematic drinking behaviors. Read More
Pharmacogenomics expert set for Wilkinson Lecture
Mary Relling, Pharm.D., chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, will deliver this year’s Grant R. Wilkinson Distinguished Lecture in Clinical Pharmacology on Thursday, April 9. Read More
New center strengthens ties with area EMS personnel
A newly established center will serve as a central repository of Vanderbilt resources for the region’s emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Read More
Get discount on tickets to ‘Newsies’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the upcoming TPAC show, "Newsies." Read More
Chancellor asks for faculty input during Spring Faculty Assembly address
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked faculty March 31 for their valued contributions to the university and exhorted all faculty members to add their voices as the university moves forward with its Academic Strategic Plan and other high-priority endeavors. Read More
Study explores driver behind lung cancer tumor progression
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified the mechanisms used by a gene and its binding protein to drive tumor growth in several forms of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer. Read More
Game theory reveals new ways to protect de-identified data
A new study from Vanderbilt introduces an adroit and flexible strategy to quash attacks on patient privacy and aid the flow of vital research data. Read More
Shade Tree Trot gearing up to raise funds for student-run clinic
This year’s 5K Shade Tree Trot, the single largest source of funding for the Shade Tree Clinic, is set for Saturday, April 18, at 8 a.m. at the Vanderbilt football stadium. Read More
