Research
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Reprogramming cells for kidney repair
Lauren Woodard and Matthew Wilson have discovered a way to reprogram adult human kidney cells into cells similar to those that form during embryonic development, which could lead to new kidney disease treatments. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Exploring the brain’s white matter
Though neurological activity is generally associated with the brain's gray matter, Muwei Li and colleagues have now measured it in white matter as well. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Correctly copying DNA
New research into the enzyme topoisomerase II sheds light on how it helps DNA replicate properly. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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New way to stimulate learning?
Stimulating the vagus nerve triggers certain epigenetic changes involving learning and memory. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Current sexual harassment penalties are too low: Study
The existing federal cap on monetary damages for workplace sexual harassment is far too low to incentivize firms to take stronger measures to prevent the behavior, finds Vanderbilt economist and law professor Joni Hersch. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: American Diabetes Association
The award amount is up to $1,625,000 and the single nomination may be for only one of three award types: Initiator Award for researchers in postdoctoral training, Accelerator Award for early-career diabetes investigators, and the Visionary Award for established investigators, new to diabetes. Read MoreMar 13, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Read MoreMar 13, 2019
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Limited submission opportunity: William T. Grant Foundation
Vanderbilt University may submit one nominee per major school/division for the William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program. Read MoreMar 13, 2019
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Peabody College rises in U.S. News graduate school rankings
Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development is ranked 6th among education schools in America. Read MoreMar 12, 2019
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Jonathan Metzl examines how hot-button political issues impact health
Professor Jonathan Metzl isn’t afraid to tackle society’s most controversial issues, like guns, mass shootings, health care, race, politics and mental illness. Read MoreMar 11, 2019
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Tennessee Educator Survey launches statewide
This year’s survey, open from March 5 to April 19, 2019, includes topics such as educator evaluations, school climate and professional learning. Read MoreMar 7, 2019
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Brain aging occurs at accelerated rate in patients with psychosis
Normal brain aging patterns in patients with a psychotic disorder occur at an accelerated rate, impacting the patient’s cognitive functioning and suggesting treatment intervention in the early psychosis period may improve long-term outcomes. Read MoreMar 7, 2019
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Vanderbilt scientists report new modeling of brain signaling
Heidi Hamm and colleagues have reported the first animal model of a "shut-off valve" for neurotransmitter and hormone release through SNARE complex-mediated membrane fusion. Read MoreMar 7, 2019
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Biomedical engineering professor named a fellow of optics society
Audrey Ellerbee Bowden has been named a Fellow of SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, “for achievements in optical coherence tomography.” Read MoreMar 6, 2019
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Researcher shares largest neuroimaging dataset on math development
Vanderbilt neuroscientist James R. Booth is making available the largest known neuroimaging dataset on math development. His goal is to support the work of other researchers working to understand how arithmetic skills develop in childhood. Read MoreMar 5, 2019
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Tichi’s latest research is ‘how-to manual’ for Gilded Age socialites
Cecelia Tichi, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English and professor of American studies, will discuss the many rules for making it into the top tier of late-19th century high society during a reading and discussion of her book "What Would Mrs. Astor Do?" March 13 in the Vanderbilt Library's Special Collections. Read MoreMar 4, 2019
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The health consequences of backlash politics
Public policies rooted in racial resentment can carry grave consequences for health and well-being, according to new research by Vanderbilt psychiatrist and sociologist Jonathan Metzl. Read MoreMar 4, 2019
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Novel DNA repair mechanism preserves genome integrity: study
David Cortez and colleagues have discovered a new DNA repair mechanism. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Investigators map genomic landscape of very rare cancer
A team of Vanderbilt researchers mapped out the genomic landscape of a metastatic malignant proliferating tricholemmal tumor and identified a targeted treatment for this very rare cancer. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Gene identified that increases risk of antibiotic reaction
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and colleagues have identified a gene that increases the risk for a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to the commonly prescribed antibiotic vancomycin. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019