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Richard Sando awarded 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship in neuroscience
Richard Sando, assistant professor of pharmacology, has been selected to receive a 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship, one of the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early-career researchers. Read MoreFeb 15, 2022
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The Wond’ry to host a hybrid Renaissance Women’s Summit on Feb. 17
The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt's center for innovation, will host its first women’s entrepreneur summit in partnership with the Renaissance Marketing Group and Boss Talks Network on Thursday, Feb. 17. The event is for female entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journeys, with local entrepreneurs and marketers sharing tips on all aspects of growing or starting a business. Read MoreFeb 10, 2022
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Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Melvin Duane Joesten has died at 89
Melvin Duane Joesten, an emeritus chemistry professor and co-founder of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science, died Jan. 17 in Nashville after a brief illness. He was 89. Read MoreFeb 4, 2022
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Seven Vanderbilt faculty elected as AAAS fellows in 2021
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver joins six others at Vanderbilt as 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. Read MoreJan 26, 2022
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School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt fosters unique research opportunities for promising teen scientists
The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is accepting applications from rising Metro Nashville Public Schools ninth graders until Feb. 11. SSMV offers high schoolers a four-year, interdisciplinary, research-centered learning experience at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. Read MoreJan 12, 2022
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Vanderbilt joins TSU, Meharry and the Congregational Health and Education Network on $4M NIH grant to address social factors in health
Sharon Jones, assistant professor of nursing, and David G. Schlundt, associate professor of psychology, are participating in a collaborative research project to address health disparities and advance health equity in Nashville. Read MoreJan 11, 2022
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Stephen Taylor receives NSF CAREER award to study gravitational waves from supermassive black holes
Stephen Taylor, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award to further his efforts to probe ultra-low-frequency gravitational waves. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Alumni Innovators: Cybersecurity startup ARMS Cyber wins competitive awards from US Air Force, JPMorgan Chase and VetsinTech
Startup fostered at Vanderbilt earns accolades as it reimagines cybersecurity. Winning these awards earned the team $750,000 from the U.S. Air Force and $25,000 with mentorship from JPMorgan Chase leadership. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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McLean elected as 2021 National Academy of Inventors Fellow
John McLean, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry and director of the Center for Innovative Technologies, has been elected a 2021 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Read MoreDec 8, 2021
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Vanderbilt researcher outlines how whales’ sensory systems have evolved through imaging technology
In a review of 100 years of research on the sensory systems in whales, Rachel Racicot, research assistant professor of biological sciences, describes advances in the field and key questions that remain. Read MoreDec 2, 2021
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversations: “The Science of Beer” featuring biochemistry faculty and beer science alumni
Vanderbilt alumni and the founders of Jackalope Brewing Co. and Yazoo Brewing Co. will join Vanderbilt researchers for a Dec. 16 virtual discussion about beer and fermentation science. Read MoreNov 30, 2021
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Learn about the science of longevity with Vanderbilt experts in virtual event
The School of Medicine Basic Sciences’ monthly Lab-to-Table Conversation will bring together research experts on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for a virtual discussion about our current understanding of the biology of longevity. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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Panel to share experiences on allyship and what it means to be an ally Nov. 10
Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, will host a panel of Vanderbilt faculty and students to discuss meaningful allyship and steps one can take to be a good ally on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. CT. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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Blasting for Residential College C in West End Neighborhood to begin Oct. 25
Blasting for the foundation of Residential College C in the West End Neighborhood is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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Faculty Innovators: Sheila Ridner and Barbara Murphy spearhead trials for first at-home head and neck lymphedema treatment device
Vanderbilt professors Sheila Ridner and Barbara Murphy have contributed to the development of a first-of-its-kind device to treat head and neck lymphedema, a chronic disease common after cancer treatment that causes fluid buildup in the body and can complicate normal functions. Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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The Wond’ry’s Coffee Equity Lab to host fall 2021 conversation series with international coffee experts
Join global coffee entrepreneurs and experts throughout October and November for discussions on the socio-economic factors contributing to the coffee industry’s growth. Read MoreSep 28, 2021
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Buildings update operation hours, card access for fall semester
As the university welcomes back students, faculty and staff for the 2021–22 academic year, many buildings—including student centers and academic buildings on campus—have updated their operational hours and card access security. Read MoreAug 26, 2021
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COVID-19 antibody ‘cocktail’ discovered at VUMC protects chronically ill: study
A monoclonal antibody cocktail against the COVID-19 virus discovered at VUMC is the first non-vaccine modified to demonstrate the prevention of COVID-19 in a clinical trial of more than 5,000 participants. The antibody treatment could afford up to 12 months of protection from COVID-19, and preliminary laboratory findings also suggest that it can neutralize the delta variant. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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New hourly paid parking system available for Vanderbilt community and campus visitors
Campus visitors and Vanderbilt community members can now use new hourly paid parking spaces in select parking lots and garages across campus for short-term and visitor parking needs. Read MoreAug 3, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Vanderbilt engineer the first to introduce low-power dynamic manipulation of single nanoscale quantum objects
Assistant Professor of electrical engineering Justus Ndukaife is powering the quantum computing revolution with the development of the first on-demand, scalable technique to manipulate nanoscale nanodiamonds. Est. reading time: 2 mins. Read MoreJul 30, 2021