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New low-profile ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential broad adoption

Mar. 22, 2019—Developed by Vanderbilt mechanical engineers, the device is believed to be the first ankle exoskeleton that could be worn under clothes without restricting motion. It does not require additional components such as batteries or actuators carried on the back or waist.

Stephen Hann, professor of cell and developmental biology, has died

Mar. 21, 2019—Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology Stephen Hann, whose research focused on understanding the regulation and function of the Myc oncogene, thought to be a driving factor in up to 70 percent of human cancers, died Feb. 27. He was 67.

Perivascular spaces linked to worse cognition

Mar. 21, 2019—Commonly thought to be harmless, enlargement of fluid-filled in the brain have been linked to cognitive problems in older adults.

The historic Home Economics Building and Frank W. Mayborn Building will be renovated, and a new 15,000-square-foot building will be constructed to connect them. The project is slated for completion in January 2020.

Learn about construction progress in the Peabody neighborhood in March newsletter

Mar. 21, 2019—Check out the live construction camera, learn about accessibility initiatives and get updates on construction, parking and mobility in the March issue of the Peabody Neighborhood e-newsletter.

Experts to discuss Nashville’s affordable housing crisis at Vanderbilt Law School March 28-29

Mar. 21, 2019—Vanderbilt Law School is hosting two events focusing on the impact of Nashville’s rapid growth on the availability of affordable housing on March 28 and March 29. Both are free and open to the public.

The Black and Gold spring football game is scheduled for March 30.

Black and Gold Spring Game March 30

Mar. 21, 2019—An array of family-friendly events are planned in conjunction with the Black and Gold Spring Game, scheduled for March 30 at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Spring Celebration of Music is March 21

Mar. 19, 2019—Since 2015, the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library has held a Spring Celebration of Music that allows participants to interact with music technology.

My Southern Health: How surgical weight loss can be a catalyst to improved health

Mar. 19, 2019—A surgical weight loss procedure, such as the sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, can be the first step to halting the cycle of obesity and enhancing lifestyle.

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Workshop: ‘Reproductive and Sexual Rights in Tennessee’

Mar. 15, 2019—Co-sponsored workshop to celebrate women's history month.

Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series featuring Jessica Burris and Pedro Teixeira

Mar. 15, 2019—VUSM Student Lecturers on Friday, March 22, 2019

AlertVU test scheduled for March 28

Mar. 15, 2019—Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m.

Erin Calipari, assistant professor of pharmacology (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt)

The Tennessean: Meet the Calipari who holds court at Vanderbilt lab

Mar. 15, 2019—Erin Calipari, a principal investigator at the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, has dedicated herself to making groundbreaking discoveries. As the daughter of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari, she's embracing her platform to share important scientific breakthroughs with people who might not otherwise be paying attention.

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