Christopher Carpenter
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Center for Research on Inequality and Health hosts inaugural seminar, ‘Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth in Times of Change’
The Discovery Vanderbilt center welcomed adolescent and young adult health expert Stephen Russell to share evidence for strategies that create supportive communities, reduce mental health risk and promote well-being for LGBTQ+ youth. Read MoreSep 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Center for Research on Inequality and Health to study causes and consequences of health-related inequalities
Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Carpenter, Monteggia and Rathmell elected to National Academy of Medicine
Christopher Carpenter, Lisa M. Monteggia and W. Kimryn Rathmell have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for their major contributions to the advancement of medical science, health care and public policy. Read MoreOct 17, 2022
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Vanderbilt LGBTQ+ Policy Lab founders conduct first research on health effects of legal same-sex marriage
Leaders of Vanderbilt’s LGBTQ+ Policy Lab have provided the first comprehensive evidence on the effects of access to legal same-sex marriage. Their efforts revealed that marriage access impacted the LGBTQ+ community positively in multiple ways. Read MoreJun 16, 2022
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Well-being implications of LGBTQ+ rights issues in Texas, the U.S. South and beyond
Experts from the Vanderbilt LGBT Policy Lab a discussion about the state of research regarding LGBTQ+ rights and policy and the effects of pro- and anti- queer policies on health, education, economic outcomes and overall well-being Read MoreMar 28, 2022