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Recent School of Nursing recognitions and honors
Faculty and students in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing have recently been recognized for career accomplishments, research, scholarship and leadership. Read MoreAug 23, 2018
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LSO: Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program
Vanderbilt may submit one application to the The Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program. The program aims to support collaborative, experimental and field-shaping initiatives that enliven the practice of public scholarship. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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2018 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum: Call for posters, deadline Sept. 28
Call for posters for the 2018 Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum, featuring more than 25 nationally recognized Vanderbilt researchers presenting their translational science. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Session for adults with autism to give feedback on study
A Community Engagement Studio (CES) session for participants to give feedback on a research project looking at repetitive thinking among adults with high functioning ASD. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Get to ‘Know Your Numbers’ with Health Plus at upcoming events
'Know Your Numbers' is a quick, non-invasive biometric screening program. Employees can check blood pressure, weight, and body mass index. Read MoreAug 21, 2018
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Register for six-part series on Community Engaged Research
A six-part lunch-and-learn series for graduate students, postdocs and faculty researchers interested in building their knowledge base and skills in community engaged research is scheduled from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18. The series is sponsored by the Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core. Read MoreAug 20, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2019 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
VU can nominate one candidate for the Chemistry and one candidate for the Physical Science & Engineering award categories. VU and VUMC are holding a joint competition to select one candidate for the Life Sciences award category. These awards honor exceptional young scientists by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations. Awardees will receive $250,000 in unrestricted funds. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center seeking child participants for listening study
The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center's Department of Hearing and Speech Services is looking for children between the ages of 8 and 11 years old who play a musical instrument. Read MoreAug 16, 2018
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‘An Aging and Healthy Brain Symposium and Community Dinner’
The Center for Cognitive Medicine at Vanderbilt Univerity Medical Center presents, 'An Aging and Healthy Brain Symposium & Community Dinner' on Aug. 22. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Register vehicles by Aug. 31 – physical permits replaced by license plate recognition
Online vehicle registration is now open to faculty and staff. Current permits expire on Aug. 31. Physical permits will be replaced by virtual license plate recognition this year. Be sure to register your license plate correctly. Read MoreAug 14, 2018
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Plan ahead for Oracle Cloud scheduled maintenance and updates
Vanderbilt’s Oracle Cloud environment will undergo regular system maintenance and updates during the last two weekends in August. Please plan ahead, as Oracle Cloud will not be available to users during these times. Read MoreAug 11, 2018
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My Southern Health: Smart strategies for avoiding child heatstroke in the car
During this time of year, it is important to remember that heatstroke can and does happen to children left in hot cars. The safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt want you to know that every minute counts. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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First 2018-19 Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series event on Aug. 13
Dr. William Stead, chief strategy officer for VUMC, will deliver, 'The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library – Past and Future – Changing What Clinicians Need To Know and How They Learn.' Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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My Southern Health: After lung cancer, aspiring minister aims for a ‘significant life’
On a humid summer day in 2006, Taylor Stokes became ill on a plane from dehydration and inhaling fumes on the jetway. Stokes, however, describes that unpleasant experience as “providential.” It led to a lung cancer diagnosis. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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My Southern Health: What does it mean to have dense breasts?
Learning you have dense breasts can prompt many questions, including how this affects your risk of breast cancer. Read MoreAug 6, 2018
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ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Aug. 3
The Center for Cognitive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in partnership with the Generation Program will be offering ApoE4 Alzheimer’s Gene Screening on Friday, August 3. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program
Vanderbilt University can submit one application or the Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support Program. This annual program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Faculty Grants Program
Vanderbilt University can submit 2 proposals for the VentureWell Faculty Grants Program. The program supports the creation of new or transformation of existing courses and programs to help students develop novel, STEM-based inventions and gain the necessary entrepreneurial skills needed to bring these ideas to market. The grant will provide $30,000 (overhead not allowed)for a duration of 1-3 years. Read MoreAug 1, 2018
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SeRenade Program: ‘Parents, Peers and Musical Play for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’ Aug. 3
The SeRenade Program uses small, group music classes for families with young children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Families learn strategies for promoting social and other positive behaviors through music. Read MoreJul 31, 2018
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My Southern Health: Valsartan recall: What you should know
If you are wondering what to do after hearing news about the recall of certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure, the first message from experts at Vanderbilt Health is this: keep taking your medication. Read MoreJul 26, 2018