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Lyrical Brew: Ciona Rose featuring Rebecca Wells on July 20
Jul. 16, 2018—The Vanderbilt Bookstore's monthly poetry night, 'Lyrical Brew', will feature noted Nashville poet Ciona Rouse introducing novelist Rebecca Wells reading, discussing, and signing her books, including the best-selling Ya-Ya Sisterhood series.
Dore Jam set for Aug. 4
Jul. 16, 2018—Vanderbilt Athletics' annual fan day activity, Dore Jam, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, offering fans an opportunity to meet their favorite Commodore student-athletes, get autographs, listen to live music and participate in an array of family-friendly activities.
My Southern Health: The symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma
Jul. 13, 2018—The signs of this rare bile-duct cancer typically go unnoticed at first. Here’s what to know.
My Southern Health: Opioid addiction and pregnancy
Jul. 13, 2018—Get a primer on these addictive drugs and how they affect pregnant women.
Vanderbilt engineer to participate in NAE’s Frontiers of Engineering symposium
Jul. 13, 2018—Brett Byram, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has been selected to take part in the National Academy of Engineering’s 24th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium Sept. 5-7 in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Study reveals opioid patients face multiple barriers to treatment
Jul. 12, 2018—In areas of the country disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, treatment programs are less likely to accept patients paying through insurance of any type or accept pregnant women, a new Vanderbilt study found.
Team explores diabetes drug’s ability to treat RSV infection
Jul. 12, 2018—A drug used to treat diabetes, liraglutide, may point to new therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis — inflammation and obstruction of the lungs’ small airways.
Babies and You: ‘Caring for your newborn’ July 19
Jul. 11, 2018—Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering Babies & You, a prenatal education program to encourage early and consistent prenatal care.The program is offered to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children.
‘Joyce Tenneson—Botanical Beauty’ opens at Fine Arts Gallery July 26
Jul. 11, 2018—Selections from two series of flower studies by celebrated portrait photographer Joyce Tenneson will be on view at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery beginning July 26. Summer gallery hours are Tuesday–Friday, noon–4 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–5 p.m.; and closed Sundays and Mondays.
School of Nursing receives $1.28 million HRSA grant for future faculty
Jul. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $1.28 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty in U.S. colleges and universities.
Mechanical engineering student dives into conservation with Seychelles internship
Jul. 11, 2018—Rising junior Jillian Bremner is steering beyond her academic focus this summer to explore her passions for scuba diving and ocean conservation, with the aim of eventually combining engineering with a marine career.
Boomers, Elders and More: How to talk to your loved one’s heath care provider
Jul. 11, 2018—Join Kanah Lewallen DNP, AGPCNP-BC with Vanderbilt School of Nursing as she discusses how a caregiver and care receiver can get the most out of their appointments with their health care provider.