HHS
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Learn more about HHS’s new sponsor agency, ARPA-H, at faculty webinar April 14
Research Development and Support will offer an online seminar to discuss the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a new independent entity within HHS The seminar will outline the ARPA-H funding model and agency priorities and include a discussion panel about how to approach applying for this type of funding, which differs from traditional HHS grants. Read MoreMar 16, 2023
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Stead to chair National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics
William Stead, M.D., the McKesson Foundation Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Professor of Medicine and Chief Strategy Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been chosen to serve as chair of the National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics (NCVHS). Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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New special education grants support transition research, practice and policy
Two new grants highlight Vanderbilt University’s growing role in the design and evaluation of transition services for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability. Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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HHS official to speak on Affordable Care Act at Vanderbilt
Pamela Roshell with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will speak Oct. 31 in the Student Life Center on “The Healthcare Law and You.” Read MoreOct 17, 2012
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Vanderbilt and affiliates receive $18.8 million HHS innovation award
The Health Care Innovation Award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is one of the largest federal research grants awarded to VUMC investigators. The funding will support the implementation and evaluation of MyHealthTeam, a model of team-based care that couples collaborative health care teams with health information technology in order to improve control of chronic conditions. Read MoreJun 18, 2012
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Autoimmune drugs don’t boost infection risk: study
A Vanderbilt study shows that a class of drugs used to treat autoimmune diseases does not increase the chance of hospitalization for serious infection. Read MoreNov 18, 2011
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New study confirms safety of eight vaccines
A report released by the Institute of Medicine confirms the safety of eight vaccines studied by a committee of experts. Evidence showed no links between immunization and serious conditions that have raised concerns, including Type 1 diabetes and autism. Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Vaccines do not harm children with metabolism disorders
A new study finds no link between childhood vaccinations and a type of metabolism disorder. The study is the latest to provide evidence of vaccination safety. Read MoreApr 12, 2011
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Nurse staffing levels linked to patient mortality risk
A new study finds that when nurses' workloads increase during shifts because of high patient turnover, mortality risk also increases. Read MoreMar 17, 2011