Research Blog
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Social venture founded by Anthropology’s Ted Fischer wins $15,000 prize
Mani+, a pediatric malnutrition therapy, is the result of years of interdisciplinary research by Vanderbilt anthropology, business, nursing, biological sciences and education students and professors. Read MoreAug 23, 2016
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Program helps Ph.D. students find non-academic careers
In 2013, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) received one of 10 grants from the National Institutes of Health called BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) to help train scientists for a variety of diverse careers. Read MoreAug 18, 2016
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Engineering’s Greg Walker named ASME Fellow
Greg Walker has been selected to be a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for “exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the engineering profession.” Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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Eight engineering graduate students receive NSF research fellowships
Eight entering engineering graduate students have received research fellowships from the National Science Foundation, as did two Vanderbilt engineering undergraduate students who are pursuing their graduate studies elsewhere. Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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Peabody professor named ‘Emerging Leader’ by Nashville Chamber
Michelle Reising Scobey, assistant professor of the practice and co-director of the M.Ed. clinical psychological assessment program at Peabody College, has been given an Emerging Leader award by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Network of Nashville. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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Judaeo-Arabic culture focus of cross-disciplinary conference
Renowned experts across disciplines will speak on Judaeo-Arabic history and culture at an international conference at Vanderbilt University Aug. 15-18. Read MoreAug 9, 2016
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Kleberg Foundation grant bolsters cancer drug discovery efforts
The Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) investigators in support of VICC’s drug discovery program. The gift awarded over the next three years from the private, San Antonio, Texas-based foundation will enable VICC researchers to pursue the development of new compounds to block the activity of cancer-causing genes and proteins that had previously been considered “undruggable.” Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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Award bolsters study of alcohol’s impact on the brain
Vanderbilt University researcher Danny Winder, Ph.D., has received a MERIT Award from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Addiction (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, for his contributions to understanding how alcohol affects the brain. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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Seminar focuses on latest concussion research
Neuropsychologist Gary Solomon, Ph.D., recently weighed in on one of the hottest debates in sports medicine, asserting that research doesn’t support the popular theory that concussions put athletes at higher risk for psychiatric illness. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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Opioids’ impact on women’s health explored at research symposium
Women may be at higher risk than men when it comes to overuse of opioid-containing painkillers, speakers warned at a research symposium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center earlier this month. Read MoreJul 28, 2016
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Psychopathologist elected fellow of Association for Psychological Science
Associate Professor of Psychology Bunmi Olatunji is one of 45 members elevated this year to the status of fellow by the Association for Psychological Science. Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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Deadlines approaching for faculty research funding opportunities
Deadlines are quickly approaching for four foundation grants for early and midcareer faculty. Read MoreJul 25, 2016
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Two receive Research to Prevent Blindness grants
Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) has awarded two grants to faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Idrees receives award for cancer outcomes research
Kamran Idrees, M.D., MSCI, assistant professor of Surgery, has received a Young Investigator Award from the Society of Surgical Oncology Foundation (SSO). Read MoreJul 7, 2016
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VIDL awards funding to enhance teaching, learning through digital technology
The Vanderbilt Institute for Digital Learning (VIDL) distributed more than $46,000 in grants and awards this spring as part of its Innovation Programs initiative. Read MoreJul 1, 2016
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Former Peabody psychology chair Phil Schoggen dies
Phil Schoggen, former psychology chair at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College, dies at age 92. Read MoreJun 23, 2016
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Lovly tapped to brief Congress on cancer research
Christine Lovly, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, has been selected to testify before members of Congress about the importance of cancer research, including early training programs for individuals interested in science. Read MoreJun 22, 2016
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Blake, Winder to lead national search committee for Vanderbilt Brain Institute director
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has appointed an 18-member committee of faculty and students to conduct the national search for the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute chaired by Randolph Blake, Centennial Professor of Psychology, and Danny Winder, director for the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research. Read MoreJun 22, 2016
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Renowned molecular biologist Sidney Fleischer dies at 86
Sidney Fleischer, a renowned molecular biologist famous internationally for his work on calcium and the discovery of the ryanodine receptor, was remembered as a “true giant” in his field who worked along with his wife to advance the field of cell signaling. He died May 27 at the age of 86. Read MoreJun 21, 2016
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Haslam talks leadership with aspiring principals
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam met with aspiring principals at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College to talk about what makes an effective leader. Read MoreJun 20, 2016