MyVU News
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New faculty: Dugan explores complexities of Alzheimer’s
Laura Dugan strives to bring breakthroughs in neuroscience research and the aging brain together. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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New faculty: Townsend studies the glycobiology of human milk
Although he is lactose-intolerant, Steven Townsend has more than a passing interest in mother’s milk. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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Occupational Health urges precautions for those returning from Ebola-affected regions
With travel to specific regions in West Africa currently raising a potential risk of exposure to Ebola, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has protocols in place to screen, identify and appropriately isolate patients who meet clinical criteria for Ebola exposure. Read MoreOct 20, 2014
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Video: What is technology transfer?
The professionals at Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization are often asked, "What exactly is technology transfer?" A new video sums up what tech transfer does and why it matters. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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‘New Yorker’ cartoonist, humor writer to speak at Vanderbilt
Liza Donnelly, a writer and cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, will speak at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center on Monday, Nov. 10. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Vanderbilt Libraries plan Open Access Week celebration
Vanderbilt Libraries' celebration of Open Access Week includes an Oct. 23 talk by Duke University Law School Associate Dean Richard Danner. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Learn about Ebola virus from Department of Infection Prevention
The Department of Infection Prevention has compiled an extensive list of questions and answers about the Ebola virus—its transmission, treatment, waste management, disinfection and other topics. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Campus trees celebrated with new website, mobile device tours
Fall is the perfect time to learn more about the trees of Vanderbilt through a new website and mobile device-assisted tours. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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New faculty: Zelik explores biological mechanisms behind human movement
Karl Zelik’s BAT lab in Olin Hall has nothing to do with flying mammals or a caped superhero. Read MoreOct 16, 2014
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New faculty: Fazio studies how memory retrieval can improve learning
Cognitive psychology is a challenging field. But just like her childhood math homework, Peabody College's Lisa Fazio sees her research as an exercise in fun. Read MoreOct 16, 2014
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Fluid power industry, academic leaders discuss advances
An expert panel featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and moderated by Engineering Dean Philippe Fauchet gathered at Vanderbilt’s Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability on Tuesday to discuss ways that America can keep its edge in fluid power. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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New website, upcoming book offer effectiveness scores for members of Congress
A measure of the legislative effectiveness of almost any member of the U.S. House of Representatives is easily available with the launch of a new website and upcoming book co-authored by Vanderbilt political scientist Alan Wiseman. Read MoreOct 14, 2014
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New faculty: VanDiver views art through multidisciplinary lens
University students are bombarded with dozens of media images each day. Rebecca VanDiver’s goal is to get them not only thinking critically about what they see, but doing so with trained eyes. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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New faculty: Neal will train next generation of nurse-midwives
Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgery in the United States. Although sometimes necessary for the health of mother or child, Jeremy Neal thinks too many C-sections are done without good rationale, contributing to adverse health outcomes. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Your smartphone wouldn’t exist without university research
Last week, the Association of American Universities released an interactive graphic highlighting the research that made the smartphone possible. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt hosts ‘A Conversation with Jeb Bush’ Oct. 28
Jeb Bush, Florida’s 43rd governor and a member of one of America’s pre-eminent political families, will join Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham in conversation Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Boo to the Flu is another chance to get free flu shot
Think you don’t have time to get vaccinated against influenza? Consider this: Do you have a week to be bedridden with the flu? Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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New faculty: Jackmans make study of American political institutions
Though they didn’t meet until graduate school at Stanford University, Molly and Saul Jackman both grew up in California and became fascinated with politics while very young. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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New faculty: Sheppard examines womanist perspectives in psychoanalysis and religion
Phillis Sheppard traces her early interest in the role of religion and culture in self-understanding to growing up in a family with some powerful church women. Read MoreOct 10, 2014