Research
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Vanderbilt scientists to lead chronic disease research initiative in Vietnam
Scientists in the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center (VEC) and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) have been awarded a grant to plan and develop a Regional Center of Research Excellence in non-communicable diseases in Vietnam. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Madhur lands NIH New Innovator Award
Meena Madhur, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of Medicine, has received an NIH New Innovator Award, which is designed to support exceptionally creative, early-career investigators who propose innovative, high-impact projects. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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New faculty: Sharece Thrower examines how U.S. presidents exercise, expand power
There’s one thing we already know about the chief executive who will follow President Obama into the White House, according to Sharece Thrower, Vanderbilt’s newest presidential scholar. “With every president, there’s been an accumulation of a little bit more power,” she said. Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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New faculty: Jose Sibaja brings performance experience, trumpet fundamentals to Blair
Jose Sibaja is a versatile performer in demand for his ability to teach and play trumpet in a variety of styles—classical, Latin, jazz and pop. “I like quality music, and quality music comes in a lot of different flavors,” he said. Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Vanderbilt, TDOE to launch new research alliance
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Vanderbilt excavation begins to shed more light on the lives of early Peruvians
Findings from archaeologist Tom Dillehay's dig at Huaca Prieta and Paredones include the world's earliest known use of indigo dye. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Expert explains the power of implicit bias
Biases that people hold below the surface are influencing how they view this electoral season, as well as major political issues. Efrén Pérez is an expert and wrote a book on the topic. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Childhood health influences focus of new NIH initiative
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced it will provide $157 million in awards to launch a multi-center, seven-year initiative that will investigate how exposure to environmental factors in early development — from conception through early childhood — influences the health of children and adolescents. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Professor, Paralympian chosen to evaluate Reeve Foundation’s Paralysis Resource Center
Vanderbilt's Anjali Forber-Pratt has been awarded a grant to evaluate and bolster spinal cord injury resources. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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BMI genotype and breast cancer risk
For breast cancer prevention, a new study provides evidence for lifestyle modification to reduce weight gain in adults. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Targeting norovirus “noxiousness”
New discoveries will guide efforts to develop vaccines or antiviral agents for norovirus, the most common cause of infectious diarrhea. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Vanderbilt astrophysicist makes ‘The Root’s’ 100 List of Black Influencers
Vanderbilt astrophysicist Jedidah Isler has joined Beyoncé, LeBron James and Serena Williams as a member of The Root’s 100 List of Black Influencers. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Center for Research on Men’s Health opens at Vanderbilt
Work has begun at a new universitywide research center with a two-pronged mission to promote men's health and reduce health disparities. Read MoreSep 27, 2016
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Study shows excess dietary zinc worsens C. diff infection
Too much dietary zinc increases susceptibility to infection by Clostridium difficile — “C. diff” — the most common cause of hospital-acquired infections. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Study: Alternatively certified teachers more likely to leave
Alternatively certified teachers are more likely to leave the profession than traditionally certified teachers, according to a new study. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Pyramid Model could reduce preschool expulsion rate
Preschoolers are expelled for behavior problems at three times the rate of school-age children. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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New ‘toolkit’ for math teachers designed to make algebra easier
The three-year experiment is a partnership with Chelmsford, Massachusetts, public schools. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Blood exposures for traditional healers
Traditional healers in sub-Saharan have a high rate of exposure to blood, putting them at risk for HIV and hepatitis C. Read MoreSep 23, 2016
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Study about how lying varies with age receives Ig Nobel Prize
Professor of Psychology Gordon Logan is co-author of a paper on deception and lying that has received the 2016 Ig Nobel Prize for psychology. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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H. pylori and anemia – new evidence
The bacterium Helicobacter pylori has been linked to anemia and may be contributing to the incidence and severity of anemia worldwide. Read MoreSep 22, 2016