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New collaborative research project seeks improved treatment for cystic fibrosis
Lars Plate, assistant professor of chemistry and biological sciences, has received a $2.76 million collaborative grant to investigate medical therapy for people with cystic fibrosis. The interdisciplinary project brings together teams with varied expertise in computational structural biology, proteomics, biophysics, and physiology in hopes of improving the quality of life for those afflicted with the genetic disease. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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GRAMMY nominations announced for Edgar Meyer, Dashon Burton, and William Brittelle
Blair School of Music is well represented in the nominations for the 66th GRAMMY Awards, with a total of five selections announced on November 10. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Berg family gift to establish global artist-in-residence program and Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the arts
A landmark gift from current Vanderbilt parents Allison and Larry Berg will establish the Berg Global Artist-in-Residence program to bring visiting artists to campus, as well as two Berg Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Jules White appointed to senior advisor role in Office of the Chancellor
Distinguished computer scientist Jules White has been named senior advisor to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for generative AI in education and enterprise solutions. His appointment builds on Vanderbilt’s growing reputation as a world leader in innovation within the generative AI field. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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You at VU: How to report instances of sexual misconduct
Reporting an allegation of sexual misconduct is your choice. You may submit an incident report directly to the Title IX Office. You may speak with a faculty or staff member, who will then submit an incident report on your behalf. Finally, if you are seeking a criminal process instead of a university process, you may report to local law enforcement. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Petraeus discusses strategic leadership in context of military conflict during Vanderbilt lecture
A key element of successful strategic leadership is getting the big ideas right, said retired U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus during the latest installment of Vanderbilt’s Lecture Series on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Nominate peers for Spring Faculty Awards
Nominate faculty by Monday, Dec. 18, for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Twelve at Vanderbilt are among world’s highly cited researchers
Twelve current investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University are on this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited the most frequently by other researchers. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Novel C. diff structures are required for infection, offer new therapeutic targets
Vanderbilt research discovers that iron storage “spheres” inside the bacterium C. diff — the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections — are important for infection in an animal model and could offer new targets for antibacterial drugs. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Rachael Perrotta honored as 2024 Outstanding Senior; nine other nominees celebrated
See how the Class of 2024 Outstanding Senior Rachael Perrotta and the other nominees are using their talents and drive to make the world better! Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Vanderbilt University announces inaugural student ambassadors for Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows Program
Launched this fall, the Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows program is a series to equip students for engaged and informed citizenship in a fractured world. The 12 student ambassadors will work closely with faculty and campus visitors to design programs for their peers, host visiting speakers and serve as representatives of the program to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreNov 14, 2023
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You at VU: sexual violence prevention and education resources
All new students who have enrolled at Vanderbilt are required to complete sexual violence prevention training through Project Safe, Title IX and Vanderbilt University Public Safety. There also are online resources to help members of the Vanderbilt University community understand Title IX, the Clery Act and more. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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Annual breakfast Nov. 13 honors Vanderbilt veterans
Vanderbilt celebrated the many ways that military veterans strengthen and enrich the university community at an annual breakfast event on Nov. 13 in the E. Bronson Ingram College Great Room. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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WATCH: Five pedestrian safety highlights on Vanderbilt’s campus
Here are five things you may not know that Vanderbilt has done to increase pedestrian safety on and around campus. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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Most can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs: study
New research shows nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure- reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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Alexander M. Kohnen named associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer
The Vanderbilt University Division of Administration has announced that Alexander M. Kohnen, a leader in facilities management and engineering, will join the university as associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer, effective Jan. 8. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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WATCH: Vanderbilt leaders celebrate military service members on Veterans Day
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver paid tribute to the sacrifice and service of military veterans in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreNov 11, 2023
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Workshop on using generative AI in human learning and development research to be held November 16
Experts from across Vanderbilt University will participate in a curated conversation exploring possibilities for using generative AI to augment research on human learning and development on Thursday, November 16. The workshop is sponsored by the Peabody Research Office and the College’s LIVE Initiative (LIVE stands for Learning… Read MoreNov 10, 2023
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Vanderbilt researchers to present findings at Nature conference on Bioengineering for Global Health
Several Vanderbilt faculty members are among an international roster of scholars presenting research at the Nature conference, “Bioengineering for Global Health,” at Vanderbilt University Nov. 13–15. Faculty members from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and editors from Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering and Nature Reviews Bioengineering led the organization of the conference. Read MoreNov 9, 2023
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Opera meets neuroscience: Vanderbilt’s Lisa Monteggia discusses the science of Nashville Opera’s ‘The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat’
Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, joined John Hoomes of the Nashville Opera for a discussion on the art and science behind the Nashville Opera’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. The discussion was part of TPAC’s InsideOut series, which celebrated 20 years of partnership with Vanderbilt this year. Read MoreNov 9, 2023