Research Blog
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Scaling up effective schools focus of Oct. 7-9 conference
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its second national conference at the Music City Center. Read MoreSep 29, 2015
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Educators grapple with future of pre-k
A panel discussion Sept. 24 delved into the challenges Tennessee faces in "scaling up" quality pre-k. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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Metzl assumes post in gun violence prevention organization
Jonathan Metzl of the Center Medicine, Health and Society has signed up with The Safe Tennessee Project as director of research. Read MoreSep 21, 2015
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Student entrepreneurial pitch competition to stream live on SEC Network Sept. 21
The SEC Network will provide coverage of the 2015 SEC Symposium, highlighted by a live SEC Network+ stream of the student entrepreneurial pitch competition on Monday, Sept. 21. Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Holley-Bockelmann named director of Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program
Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, associate professor of physics and astronomy, has been named director of the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, College of Arts and Science Dean Lauren Benton announced. Read MoreSep 14, 2015
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Quality pre-K subject of downtown roundtable discussion
The issues surrounding prekindergarten expansion in Tennessee and other states is the subject of a roundtable discussion among education researchers and practitioners to be held Sept. 24 at the Nashville Public Library's main branch downtown. Read MoreSep 12, 2015
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Initiative seeks to bolster ‘rediscovery research’
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) is partnering with a public charity, Cures Within Reach, to encourage “rediscovery research,” the “repurposing” of already approved medical treatments to other conditions or diseases for which there are no “universally” effective therapies. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Gifford, Bell land development awards in aging research
Two faculty members of the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center are among a handful of 2015 scholars for the Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Ebola symposium to feature Nigerian physicians
Three Nigerian physicians who survived Ebola virus disease in July 2014 after coming in direct contact with an Ebola-infected patient will speak at Vanderbilt University Medical Center next Wednesday, Sept. 16. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Vanderbilt earns best-ever No. 15 ranking from ‘U.S. News & World Report’
Vanderbilt was ranked No. 15 on "U.S. News & World Report's" list of top national universities, its best-ever showing. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Clayton to co-chair National Academies’ review committee
Ellen Clayton, M.D., J.D., the Craig-Weaver Professor of Pediatrics and professor of Law and Health Policy at Vanderbilt University, has been selected to serve as co-chair of the National Academies’ Report Review Committee (RRC). Read MoreSep 3, 2015
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Vanderbilt provost speaks Sept. 2 at downtown public library
Vanderbilt Provost Susan Wente speaks Sept. 2 at the downtown Nashville Public Library about the workings of a research institution. Read MoreAug 28, 2015
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Homeless advocates gather to discuss new housing study
Housing vouchers work best, but landlords often are unwilling to accept them in Nashville's strong rental market. Read MoreAug 28, 2015
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Carr, Manning honored by radiology research academy
Two leaders in imaging science at Vanderbilt University are among 37 recipients of the 2015 Distinguished Investigator Award from the Academy of Radiology Research (ARR), academy officials announced last week. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Arteaga lauded for cancer research contributions
Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., the Donna S. Hall Professor of Breast Cancer and director of the Center for Cancer Targeted Therapies and the Breast Cancer Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), has been recognized for his cancer research efforts by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF). Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Chancellor Faculty Fellows nominations open
Today, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser announce the 2015-16 call for nominations for selection of a second cohort of Chancellor's Faculty Fellows. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Grants bolster HIV-focused research capacity
The Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) has received two new grants from the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build HIV-focused research capacity with key partners in Zambia, Mozambique and Brazil. Read MoreAug 20, 2015
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History of Art scholar organizes meeting in Greece on ancient water use
Associate Professor of History of Art Betsey Robinson led a conference focused on lessons learned from water practices in the ancient Mediterranean. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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Eight Vanderbilt researchers named ‘Inspiring Women in STEM’
The award honors highly accomplished women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics who have made a positive impact on the trajectories of other women thinking about or newly embarking on STEM careers. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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Grant bolsters Clinical Data Research Network
The Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network, led by Vanderbilt University’s Russell Rothman, M.D., M.P.P., has been approved for a three-year, $8.5 million funding award from the independent Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand its efforts to improve healthcare throughout the Southeast. Read MoreAug 13, 2015