Health And Human Services
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Vanderbilt biochemists join international researchers in discovery of the first new antibiotic for urinary tract infections in more than 20 years
Neil Osheroff and his lab provide foundational research for new Urinary Tract Infection antibiotic. UTIs affect half of all women. Read MoreJan 18, 2023
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Novel way to neutralize Rift Valley Fever Virus
The discovery of monoclonal antibodies that neutralize Rift Valley Fever Virus — an emerging infection with pandemic potential — lays the foundation for future therapeutic antibody development. Read MoreApr 1, 2021
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Talking health IT
Vindell Washington, M.D., MHCM, former national coordinator for health information technology with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, spoke at Vanderbilt University Medical Center last week. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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New rules for science researchers would mark an overdue ethics update
New ethical rules for scientists who do experiments involving human beings are about to kick in. It's the first update in more than 40 years. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Nursing School gains renewal of HHS grants
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $427,499 award from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grants for 2013-14, marking the 10th consecutive year that VUSN has received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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Nancy-Ann DeParle, President Obama’s deputy chief of staff, to address health care conference
Nancy-Ann DeParle, current deputy chief of staff to President Obama and former director of the White House Office of Health Reform, and Todd Park, chief technology officer in the Department of Health and Human Services, are among the speakers at the fourth annual Nashville Health Care Conference and Career Fair. Read MoreOct 4, 2011