Collaboration
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Stronger Together
Vanderbilt's commitment to freedom of expression and civil discourse is inseparable from its collaborative spirit. It is at the heart of the Vanderbilt community. None of the transformative learning and discovery that we cherish as an institution of higher education can happen without it. At Vanderbilt, “unexpected collaborations” will always lead to great things. It is a function of who we are; it is, quintessentially, this community. Read MoreOct 4, 2024
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Unexpected Collaborations: The best collaborations lead to new ways of seeing the world
In today’s world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk—not only across departments—but across schools and cultures. Read MoreOct 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt awarded $890,000 in inaugural TNGO Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants
Vanderbilt University has been awarded $890,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's TNGO Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants. The award will fund the leadership and collaboration on projects that enhance transportation safety and efficiency using advanced technologies like AI and LiDAR. These initiatives help position Vanderbilt as a leader in mobility research and innovation, driving economic growth and technological advancement in the state. Read MoreAug 22, 2024
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Final M-TRAIN workshop focuses on sustaining and growing regional research administration
Vanderbilt recently hosted the final M-TRAIN workshop at the Wond’ry. Funded by a $100,000 NSF grant, the workshop series engaged 70 people and 20 institutions, focusing on research administration, compliance and public-private partnerships, and held out a vision for sustained regional collaboration. Read MoreJul 30, 2024
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Vanderbilt’s Life Science Showcase focuses on cutting-edge infectious disease research
Infectious diseases pose a significant global health challenge, accounting for a substantial proportion of deaths worldwide, according to recent data from the World Health Organization. Vanderbilt’s Life Science Showcase: Advancing Innovation in Infectious Diseases held on July 18 emphasized the vital importance of advancing research and innovation to combat these persistent threats. Read MoreJul 23, 2024
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Collaboration between Québec, Vanderbilt to highlight Heard Libraries collections, foster cultural exchange
A new partnership between the government of Québec and Vanderbilt University will bolster opportunities for academic and cultural exchange involving the Canadian province and the Nashville institution. The collaboration was announced June 18 at an event celebrating Québec’s deep ties to Middle Tennessee that also served as an early observance of la Fête nationale du Québec—Québec’s annual national day. Read MoreJul 8, 2024
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Vanderbilt University joins Mayor O’Connell and community partners to launch Nashville Catalyst Fund
Vanderbilt University has joined Mayor Freddie O’Connell, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon, the Metro Housing Division and other funding partners in launching the Nashville Catalyst Fund. This innovative initiative aims to address Nashville’s affordable housing challenges through a new tool designed to create, preserve and develop more affordable housing options across the city. Read MoreJun 28, 2024
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TRANSLATE program secures $1.99M grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students
Vanderbilt University's TRANSLATE program has secured a $1.99 million federal grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students in grades 4-6. Directed by Emily Phillips Galloway, assistant professor of multilingual learning and literacy education, the program empowers teachers to leverage students' linguistic diversity, showing promising results in improving reading comprehension. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Chancellor appoints advisory group to advance innovation ecosystem
The group will build upon existing work to leverage Vanderbilt-driven research and innovation to support local community needs, attract entrepreneurial talent and venture investment, and expand our city and region’s innovation capacity. They also will examine infrastructure needs, including dedicated physical space, programs for collaboration and how to foster a culture of innovation. Read MoreJun 4, 2024
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Vanderbilt hosts Moving Forward event to discuss Mayor O’Connell’s transportation plan
The gathering, centered around open discussion with Mayor Freddie O’Connell regarding the “Choose How You Move” transportation plan, was held Monday, May 20, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Moving Forward. Read MoreMay 28, 2024
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Driving Tennessee Innovation: Insights from Competitiveness Conversations Across America
Vanderbilt recently hosted a landmark event, Competitiveness Conversations Across America: Tennessee, in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The gathering brought together key leaders and experts from academia, industry and government to explore strategies for positioning Tennessee as a leader in innovation and competitiveness on a regional, national and global scale. Read MoreMay 20, 2024
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Heard Libraries’ research engagement collaborations bolster faculty scholarship
This collaboration highlights an important facet of the academic librarian’s role: leveraging research expertise to find and organize information and evaluate its quality, accuracy and validity to bolster faculty scholarship. In essence, librarians are information specialists who help to translate research into knowledge that has practical and far-reaching applications. Read MoreMay 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt University, University of Cambridge, King’s College Cambridge, the White House and United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters to convene and discuss critical issues pertaining to post-quantum cryptography
The May 21 event will bring together world-class researchers and academics from Cambridge and Vanderbilt, representatives from industry, and government officials to explore the latest advancements in research, identify pathways for collaboration, and discuss challenges and solutions for post-quantum cryptography. Read MoreApr 30, 2024
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Community Engagement Collaboration Fund launches to advance Vanderbilt partnerships with local organizations
The Division of Government and Community Relations is launching a funding opportunity for faculty and staff who are partnering with local organizations. The Community Engagement Collaboration Fund aims to help Vanderbilt and the greater Nashville community work better together. Read MoreJan 19, 2024
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M-TRAIN launches first workshop to boost regional research administration and innovation
The inaugural Middle Tennessee Research Administration and Innovation Network (M-TRAIN) workshop, held at Vanderbilt University and funded by a $100,000 NSF grant, brings Middle Tennessee’s universities together to enhance research administration and foster regional collaboration. Read MoreDec 14, 2023
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Global Strategy at the Forefront: Vanderbilt and the AAU Task Force’s U.S.-India Focus
Discover how Vanderbilt is driving innovation in fields ranging from transportation solutions and climate studies to astrophysics and inclusive education. Read MoreJun 29, 2023
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Vanderbilt, VUMC investigators garner $1.2M Keck Foundation grant for groundbreaking genetic research
In a collaborative effort between Vanderbilt University and VUMC, Chuck Sanders and Roy Zent have secured a $1.2 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation for their innovative project, "Genetic Intolerance Patterns as a Treasure Map to Genes that Define Us as Human." The funding will bolster their study of little-known yet crucial proteins, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of human biology and disease. Read MoreJun 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt joins NSF-funded coalition to shape the future of mobility in Tennessee
Vanderbilt University will serve as a core partner in the ATEMS-TN coalition being funded by the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program to help shape the future of mobility and usher in a new era of economic prosperity in Tennessee. Read MoreMay 18, 2023
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Survey identifies factors in reducing clinical research coordinator turnover
Strong, collaborative relationships with principal investigators are a key factor of longevity in clinical research coordinator positions — an essential, but increasingly transient job in executing treatment-advancing clinical trials, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers found. Read MoreMar 8, 2021
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Collaborative project from VU and VUMC improves intubation box safety for COVID-19 caregivers
A collaborative project from clinicians at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering demonstrates a simple, low-cost retrofit solution that improves the safety of intubation boxes used while treating COVID-19 patients. Read MoreMay 12, 2020