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New research group oversees studies in advanced heart failure

Vanderbilt’s Department of Cardiac Surgery has developed an Advanced Heart Failure Clinical and Translational Research Group that serves as a central research resource for advanced heart failure surgeons and cardiologists. Read More

Skaar elected to American Academy of Microbiology

  Eric Skaar, Ph.D., MPH Eric Skaar, Ph.D., MPH, the Ernest W. Goodpasture Professor of Pathology, has been elected to… Read More

U.S. Ambassador addresses progress fighting AIDS

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Deborah Birx, M.D., who oversees the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), updated the Vanderbilt community on AIDS relief… Read More

Faculty Senate launches sexual misconduct awareness campaign

Raising awareness about sexual misconduct and preventing sexual assault are the aims of a new awareness campaign launched this spring by the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate. Read More

Hildreth named Meharry Medical College president

James E.K. Hildreth, M.D. James E.K. Hildreth, M.D., has been named president and chief executive officer of Meharry Medical College. He will… Read More

Infection, Immunology Symposium set for April 10 at Student Life Center

The Vanderbilt Symposium on Infection and Immunology will be held Friday, April 10, at the Student Life Center. Registration deadline is April 1. Keynote speakers… Read More

Hands On: Clinical Safety training offered April 16-17

Hands On: Clinical Safety is the training session to help Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees meet annual safety and competency requirements. The spring session will… Read More

Photo: Pharmacology Teaching Award

From left, Joshua Fessel, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, receives the 2015 Pharmacology Teaching Award from first-year… Read More

New imaging system reduces X-ray exposure

Frank Fish, M.D., with images from the new CartoUnivu system, which dramatically reduces X-ray exposure during certain heart procedures. (Photo by Joe… Read More

Concussion Center reaching beyond school-based sports

For athletes in non-school-based sports, such as taekwondo and gymnastics, the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center offers return-to-play protocols for concussion injury. (iStock… Read More

VUMC lauded for supporting employees in National Guard

Tennessee Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the Above and Beyond Award to VUMC for its support of employees… Read More

Data management MOOC educates students worldwide

From left, Firas Wehbe, M.D., Ph.D., Stephany Duda, Ph.D., and Paul Harris, Ph.D., teach Vanderbilt’s free five-week Data Management for Clinical Research… Read More

Impact Symposium marks 51st year

Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium marked its 51st year with three nights of speakers March 16-18, including award-winning playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Read More

Common Core math should include ‘pattern abstraction’

Exposing preschoolers to patterning activities builds the foundation for early math skills. Read More

Vanderbilt to host weekend hackathon March 20-22

More than 200 student designers and engineers will spend March 20-22 hacking websites and applications during the VandyHacks event. Read More

“Religions, Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life” David Weintraub, 3.18.2015

Watch video of Professor David Weintraub discuss “Religions, Exoplanets, and Extraterrestrial Life” during the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt’s 2015 Spring Term on March… Read More

“From Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation” Robert Barsky, 3.18.2015

Watch video of Professor Robert Barsky’s lecture “Romantic Poetry to the Writings of the Beat Generation: Youthful Passion for the Sublime and the Intoxicating” during… Read More

Vandy Cooks: ‘From the Training Table to family gatherings’ March 26

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “From the Training Table to Gatherings with Family and Friends” featuring Vanderbilt Campus Dining sous chef Brian Hancock on Thursday, March 26. Read More

Life Phase Series: ‘A deeper dive into personal finances’ April 9

The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center presents “My Finances Part II: A Deeper Dive” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Medical Center North, Room C2209. The talk will feature Rosa Berger and Nick Thomas, assistant vice presidents for Fifth Third Bank. Read More

Blair precollege students win top spots in Nashville Symphony competition

Blair School of Music precollege students were the top three finalists at this year’s Nashville Symphony Curb Concerto Competition, which took place at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center March 14-15. Read More