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VU Limited Submission Opportunity: 2017 Simons Investigators – MMLS
Vanderbilt may nominate up to two faculty members for the Simons Foundation Investigator Program in Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems (MMLS). Read MoreJul 26, 2017
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VU limited submission opportunity: 2017 Simons Investigators – Math+X
Vanderbilt may nominate one faculty member for the Simons Foundation Investigator Program in Math+X. Read MoreJul 26, 2017
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NEH Summer Stipend program submission deadline extended to July 31
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend program. Read MoreJul 21, 2017
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World on Wednesdays seeks presenters for fall 2017
International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays (WOW) program during fall 2017. Read MoreJul 12, 2017
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Sign up for ‘Everyday Bias’ workshop July 26
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents "Inclusive Excellence 201: Everyday Bias," its second workshop on unconscious bias, scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sarratt Student Center, Room 216/220. Read MoreJul 12, 2017
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Conference to focus on link between viruses and cancer
The association between tobacco use and cancer is well known. But there are other risk factors for cancer that are less recognized, including the link between cancer and certain viruses. Read MoreJul 12, 2017
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Get TPAC discounts to ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select upcoming performances of 'Disney's The Little Mermaid' at TPAC. Read MoreJun 30, 2017
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2017 Pew Health Impact Project
Vanderbilt may submit one proposal for the Pew Health Impact Project. This program is focused on addressing the social and economic factors that contribute to health, including education, employment, family and social support, and community safety. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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Healthy adults ages 50-60 needed for neuromodulation study
This multiple-session study examines the relation between brain chemistry and decision-making. The study involves tests of cognitive (i.e. thinking) ability, personality tests, medical and psychiatric screenings and brain imaging. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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Frontiers in Biochemistry seminar series kicks off Aug. 18
University of Chicago professor Chuan He will discuss “RNA Methylation in Gene Expression Regulation” from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 in Light Hall, Room 2014, to kick off the Frontiers in Biochemistry seminar series for 2017-18. Talks in the series take place at noon on select Fridays during the school year, with prestigious speakers invited from around the United States. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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Renowned homiletics professor and racial justice advocate dies
Dale Andrews, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and Distinguished Professor of Homiletics, Social Justice and Practical Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School, died June 23 after a battle with cancer. Read MoreJun 27, 2017
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program seeks Friendship Families for international leaders
The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Vanderbilt brings accomplished midcareer educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year for leadership and professional development as well as to foster mutual exchange. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program opens new location in Franklin
The Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (VASAP) has opened the doors to a new location in Franklin, Tennessee, to bring convenient care to patients. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Children who do or do not stutter needed for research study
Children ages 4 to 6 who do or do not stutter are needed for a research study, “Cognitive, Linguistic and Emotional Contributions to Childhood Stuttering.” Read MoreJun 19, 2017
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Patients with blood disorders invited to free June 24 seminar
Patients with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other blood disorders are invited to a free seminar featuring a Vanderbilt University Medical Center clinician and other medical experts. Read MoreJun 16, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: 2018 Searle Scholars Program
Vanderbilt may nominate up to two faculty members for the 2018 Searle Scholars Program. Read MoreJun 15, 2017
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Limited submission opportunity: 2018 Sloan Research Fellowships
Vanderbilt may nominate up to three faculty members per department for the 2018 Sloan Research Fellowships. Read MoreJun 9, 2017
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Research participants sought: Parents, children and the effects of stress
Your family may be eligible to participate in a research study at Vanderbilt University that aims to help parents and children regarding the effects of stress. Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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Proposals requested for St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Awards
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2018 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Awards. Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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Next Parents’ Group meeting June 14
The next parenting group meeting is Wednesday, June 14 at noon at the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center. Read MoreJun 7, 2017