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Get discount on Sounds baseball tickets for Vanderbilt Night April 8
Vanderbilt Night at First Tennessee Park, home of the Nashville Sounds, is scheduled for Monday, April 8. Get over $5 off than gate price for tickets when purchasing online through the special link. Read MoreMar 25, 2019
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Events scheduled for National Public Health Week April 1-5
Each year, the Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program hosts a series of campus events during National Public Health Week to bring together students, faculty and staff from across the university and Medical Center to discuss issues important to improving health and wellness in our community and around the world. Read MoreMar 25, 2019
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New low-profile ankle exoskeleton fits under clothes for potential broad adoption
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. Read MoreMar 22, 2019
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Stephen Hann, professor of cell and developmental biology, has died
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. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Perivascular spaces linked to worse cognition
Commonly thought to be harmless, enlargement of fluid-filled in the brain have been linked to cognitive problems in older adults. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Learn about construction progress in the Peabody neighborhood in March newsletter
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. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Experts to discuss Nashville’s affordable housing crisis at Vanderbilt Law School March 28-29
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. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Black and Gold Spring Game March 30
An array of family-friendly events are planned in conjunction with the Black and Gold Spring Game, scheduled for March 30 at Vanderbilt Stadium. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Spring Celebration of Music is March 21
Since 2015, the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library has held a Spring Celebration of Music that allows participants to interact with music technology. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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My Southern Health: How surgical weight loss can be a catalyst to improved health
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. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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Workshop: ‘Reproductive and Sexual Rights in Tennessee’
Co-sponsored workshop to celebrate women's history month. Read MoreMar 15, 2019
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series featuring Jessica Burris and Pedro Teixeira
VUSM Student Lecturers on Friday, March 22, 2019 Read MoreMar 15, 2019
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AlertVU test scheduled for March 28
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m. Read MoreMar 15, 2019
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The Tennessean: Meet the Calipari who holds court at Vanderbilt lab
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. Read MoreMar 15, 2019
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Study aims to predict treatment response in epilepsy patients
Vanderbilt researchers are on a quest to develop early biomarkers of treatment outcomes for patients with temporal lobe epilepsy based on their individual brain networks. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Reprogramming cells for kidney repair
Lauren Woodard and Matthew Wilson have discovered a way to reprogram adult human kidney cells into cells similar to those that form during embryonic development, which could lead to new kidney disease treatments. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Exploring the brain’s white matter
Though neurological activity is generally associated with the brain's gray matter, Muwei Li and colleagues have now measured it in white matter as well. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Correctly copying DNA
New research into the enzyme topoisomerase II sheds light on how it helps DNA replicate properly. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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New way to stimulate learning?
Stimulating the vagus nerve triggers certain epigenetic changes involving learning and memory. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in March newsletter
Check out the live construction camera, download the VandySafe app, and get updates on construction, parking and mobility in the March issue of the West End Neighborhood e-newsletter. Read MoreMar 14, 2019