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Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program accepting applications
The Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) Graduate Trainee Fellowship Program is now accepting applications through July 15. NISE engages students across STEM disciplines in the development, deployment and commercialization of Future of Work at the Human Technology Frontier (FW-HTF) approaches and devices that support neurodiversity individuals and/or that are inspired by their abilities. Read MoreApr 16, 2020
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The Conversation: Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don’t count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic
Ellen Wright Clayton, Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics and professor of health policy, writes about the potential impact of warmer weather on the spread of the coronavirus. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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The Open Dore: How the Center for Teaching supports faculty
In this month’s edition of the "Open Dore" newsletter, Center for Teaching Director Derek Bruff discusses the essential role the center plays in supporting Vanderbilt faculty year-round, and especially in times such as now, when there's an unprecedented and historical shift in methods and rapid adoption of new technologies. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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Biophotonics researchers 3D print masks that accommodate filter changing
Two 3D printers at the Vanderbilt Biophotonics Center are running around-the-clock, printing protective masks rather than their usual task—prototyping components for custom optical instruments that can cost millions of dollars. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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How the Owen Community is Responding to Coronavirus
Faculty, staff, and students are working together to learn and stay connected online during the COVID-19 pandemic Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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NPR: Who’s hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter
Renã Robinson, associate professor of chemistry, is quoted. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Engineering alum leads DENSO’s effort to donate face shields to Tennessee hospitals
In mid-March, as automakers across the world slowed production of vehicles due to the coronavirus crisis, Britt Autry, BE’92, and other executives at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., in Maryville came together to chart a course for their employees and their plant operations. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Health Plus: How to stay healthy and productive while working remotely
If you're planning on working remotely for a time, there are many ways to ensure you stay healthy, productive and engaged in life. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Health Plus Well-being Navigator provides resources during COVID-19
The Well-being Navigator from Health Plus provides resources for taking care of yourself and the people you love during COVID-19. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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Vanderbilt Health Policy COVID-19 model finds evidence of flattening curve, recommends distancing policies continue
Vanderbilt researchers find that social distancing policies have slowed the spread of COVID-19, but caution that continued distancing is needed to keep the rate of spread low, and that any future rollback of such policies must be contingent on widely available testing and contact tracing. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is leading a clinical trial to understand if a well-known drug used for malaria and rheumatologic conditions is safe and effective in treating hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center and AstraZeneca join forces to identify potential COVID-19 treatments
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have joined forces to identify candidates for antibody-based treatments that could protect people exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Funding Opportunity: American Cancer Society-Institutional Research Grant
Applications are being solicited for support by the American Cancer Society‐Institutional Research Grant. These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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The Tennessean: Safer at home? What if your home is not safe?
Claire Sisco King, associate professor of communications studies, writes about coping with both the March tornadoes that impacted Middle Tennessee and the coronavirus crisis. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt nursing students experience social distancing … and provide virtual clinical patient care
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has developed an innovative solution to enable its PreSpecialty nursing students to continue their clinical training while taking the social distancing precautions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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The Tennessean: Decarceration as strategy to support prisoners during COVID-19 pandemic
Jennifer Gaddy, assistant professor of medicine, writes about decarceration as a way to combat the spread of the coronavirus in prisons. Read MoreApr 7, 2020
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Resources for students planning to attend graduate, professional school in the near future
The Office of the Provost has organized a series of online Q&A sessions for students planning to attend graduate or professional school. Students can attend the live virtual sessions, and recordings will be made available for each. Read MoreApr 5, 2020
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Remote work period for staff extended through April 30
In response to current guidance from public health experts and in alignment with local, state and federal directives related to social distancing, university leadership has decided to extend our remote work period through April 30. Read MoreApr 3, 2020
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Dean Paschal helps collect medical supplies locally to help fight pandemic
Cynthia Paschal, Vanderbilt senior associate dean for undergraduate education and a biomedical engineering professor, volunteered at a Nashville drive to collect PPE for medical workers to use when treating coronavirus patients. Read MoreMar 31, 2020