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How microvilli form
Research led by Matthew Tyska gives new insight into the formation of the lining of the gut that helps us absorb nutrients and guard against illness. Read MoreSep 21, 2018
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School of Nursing named best school for men
The American Association of Men in Nursing has named Vanderbilt University School of Nursing an AAMN Best School of Nursing. The honor recognizes a nursing school for significant efforts in recruiting and retaining men in the profession. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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Labor unions help employees take more paid maternity leave
Labor unions help working mothers take better advantage of their maternity leave benefits but could do more to mitigate the wage penalties that women experience following maternity leave. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion addresses USAC
USAC welcomed James Page, Jr., vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, at its September 2018 meeting. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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What you need to know about the 2018-19 flu season
William Schaffner, M.D., professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains vaccination timing is important, especially for certain individuals. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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Nashville Chalk Fest to benefit Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
Nashville Chalk Fest is a free, two-day street painting festival with entertainment, food and family fun featuring sidewalk chalk art by professional artists, hobbyists and art enthusiasts from across the country. Read MoreSep 19, 2018
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Teens with and without autism needed for VUMC study
The SENSE Lab invites children 10-13 years of age with ASD and children with typical development to take part in a NIMH-funded study that examines stress and social functioning across pubertal development. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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OACS Service Organization Fair set for Sept. 26
Some 50 student-led service organizations and 40 Nashville-area nonprofits will share their stories of impact with the Vanderbilt community at the Office of Active Citizenship and Service's Service Organization Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Wilkerson appointed assistant dean for young professional programs at Owen School
Eric Johnson, Ralph Owen Dean and Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy, announced the appointment of Cherrie Wilkerson as assistant dean for young professional programs at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreSep 17, 2018
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My Southern Health: How to help children understand natural disasters
Natural disasters, even when far away, can cause children to become concerned about their own safety. Here’s how to talk them through it. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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My Southern Health: Parents share lessons learned in the NICU
After nine and a half months in the hospital with his newborn daughter, a father shares strategies for families coping with long inpatient stays. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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‘Seasonal Cycles’
As the first day of fall approaches, learn more about the mural under Calhoun Hall's stone portico, which depicts all of the seasons on campus. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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LSO: Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation program in the humanities
VU can submit one proposal per department for the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation program in the humanities. The foundation intends to further the humanities along a broad front, supporting projects which address the concerns of the historical studia humanitatis: a humanistic education rooted in the great traditions of the past. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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LSO: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation – Creating Opportunity & Independence for those with spinal cord injury
The goal of the Creating Opportunity & Independence (CO&I) program is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families living with spinal cord injury. CO&I grants support innovative programs or projects that improve participation and independence for individuals living with SCI and address critical areas of need in rehabilitation, transitional stages, and in the community. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Study tracks incidence, timing of immunotherapy-related deaths
Researchers led by melanoma researcher Douglas Johnson have answered questions about the incidence and timing of rare but sometimes fatal reactions to the most widely prescribed class of immunotherapies. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Research reveals link between immunity, diabetes
An immune cell called CD8+ is supposed to attack disease, but it can also contribute to inflammation, which can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Full disclosure? Companies adjust reporting strategies in the face of political uncertainty
Temporary political uncertainty, such as a gubernatorial election, influences the frequency and types of disclosures managers make about their business activities, according to new research by Owen finance professor Josh White. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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What happens in Vegas stays on TripAdvisor? New research on understanding the role of narrativity in consumer reviews
Online reviews that tell a story are more persuasive than those that don't, according to Owen marketing professor Jennifer Edson Escalas. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Babies and You: ‘Choosing a Pediatrician’ Sept. 20
Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering prenatal education programs to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Read MoreSep 12, 2018
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Health Plus presents: ‘Eat Well, Live Well: A Nutrition Presentation’
Receive the information and tools you need to make better food choices during this interactive session. Read MoreSep 12, 2018