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A Vanderbilt research study is seeking children currently ages 10-16 of all hearing statuses who use signed language, spoken language or both with no cochlear implant or any other permanent metal in the body.   Read More

Join the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies (CLACX) for a timely panel discussion focused on the current political and social unrest in Cuba. The event will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, beginning at 2:10 p.m. in the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Auditorium. Read More

The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces a new round of mini-grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 29. Read More

The call for abstracts for the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s 2021 Virtual Science Day is now open through Tuesday, Aug. 31. Science Day promotes “centeredness” across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, provides an opportunity to present significant research findings in intellectual and developmental disabilities research, and encourages research collaboration. Read More

The phased “soft launch” of the new, single Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system from Huron that will replace Vanderbilt University’s current electronic research administration systems, Coeus and PEER, will begin in mid-September. Read More

The Vanderbilt community is invited to the dedication of a historical marker honoring the life and legacy of community activist Betty Nixon. Read More

The Game Plan for Your Health video features Vanderbilt experts and provides practical ways to take charge of your health. Watch the 2021 Game Plan for Your Health video, "Making Our Comeback with Compassion." Read More

David K. Randall, a senior reporter with Reuters and author of "Black Death at the Golden Gate," will discuss "How the Lessons of the San Francisco Bubonic Plague Outbreak Apply to the Coronavirus Pandemic" via Zoom as part of the School of Medicine's Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series on Monday, Sept. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read More

The Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative will conduct a two-day workshop to introduce scientists to microbiome analytics Sept. 14-15. Read More

Nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. Faculty Award and Levi Watkins, Jr. Student Awards. The 20th Annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Read More

To help Vision Zero better understand your experiences traveling in Nashville and to share your ideas for improving safety for all roadway users, please take this survey. Read More

Vanderbilt University will welcome the 2021-22 cohort of Humphrey Fellows on Aug. 15. The Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year to study, gain related professional experience, build leadership capacity and foster mutual understanding. Read More

Mary Ross-Tarkington, with Elder Veterans Legal Aid Group, PC, will discuss the Aid and Attendance benefit, eligibility requirements, pension rates and how to apply. The lunchtime session will be on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. CT. Read More

The Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, or MSCI, program has limited space available for learners interested in enrolling in select courses for professional development in clinical and translational research. Read More

The Stata Boot Camp will be offered over three afternoons in October to second-year students in the Vanderbilt Master of Public Health program as well as Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center graduate and professional students, faculty and staff members and public health professionals. Read More

Eating more meals at home is one helpful strategy for meeting your nutrition goals. Meal planning saves time, money and helps you eat more nutritious foods. Read More

VU and VUMC employees can walk in to Health Plus during designated days and times to participate in Know Your Numbers, get help with Go for the Gold, or pick up prizes. Read More

This research studies brain development and reading in kindergarteners. There is an initial 15-minute screening session to determine eligibility for a longitudinal study, which will follow the child’s academic growth through the end of the first grade. Read More

Join Health Plus each Wednesday beginning at 12:30 p.m. for Walking Wednesdays. Enjoy a weekly walk through the beautiful Vanderbilt campus or your own neighborhood from August through October. Read More

Watch "Facing the Facts of Fad Diets," a Healthier You presentation. Read More