Office Of Postdoctoral Affairs
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An unexpected side effect of public health education efforts in Brazil
Understanding of tuberculosis is associated with higher, not lower, stigmatization of TB patients in Brazil, according to a new report from Vanderbilt’s Latin American Public Opinion Project. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Second Academic Pathways symposium set for Feb. 23
This symposium will feature presentations by finalists for the 2018 Academic Pathways Fellowship program, which prepares postdocs to be highly competitive candidates for academic leadership roles. Read MoreFeb 12, 2018
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Vanderbilt astronomers continue international effort to map and analyze universe in greater detail than ever
Vanderbilt astronomers will carry out detailed studies of nearby stars orbited by planets with the potential to harbor or sustain life. Read MoreNov 16, 2017
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Meet Vanderbilt’s first Academic Pathways fellows
Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers. Read MoreOct 27, 2017
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Office of Postdoctoral Affairs celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs recently sponsored a number of events marking Postdoc Appreciation Week, which honors postdocs’ contributions to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Crime casts pall on Central America’s Northern Triangle
LAPOP research shows that crime prevalence impacts economic progress in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras Read MoreOct 3, 2017
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Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellows application opens Oct. 1
The Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship program is a research/mentorship program administered by the Graduate School designed to bridge fellows between academic training and entry-level faculty positions. Read MoreSep 26, 2017
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New research on Fragile X syndrome reinforces importance of early detection
New insights into the long-lasting effects of Fragile X syndrome on connections in the brain during early development highlight the importance of early detection and treatment. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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Office of Postdoctoral Affairs launches online postdoctoral appointment management system
Beginning Aug. 16, postdoctoral appointments will be managed in REDCap and processed through the Graduate School. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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Deciphering potent DNA toxin’s secrets
Vanderbilt researchers uncover the secret of the remarkable potency of the DNA toxin yatakemycin, which could someday be harnessed to fight cancer. Read MoreAug 1, 2017
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Astronomers discover exoplanet hotter than most stars
Astronomers at Vanderbilt and Ohio State have discovered a planet like Jupiter zipping around its host star every day, boiling at temperatures hotter than most stars with a giant cometary tail. Read MoreJun 5, 2017
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First cohort of Academic Pathways Fellows chosen
The innovative program addresses the acute need for greater diversity in the professoriate by offering a specialized postdoctoral program for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Wisecaver named Vanderbilt ‘Postdoc of the Year’
Accomplished postdocs and faculty "Mentor of the Year" honored at annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Shared Resources Symposium April 19. Read MoreApr 21, 2017
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New method for tapping vast plant pharmacopeia to make more effective drugs
Geneticists have developed an effective new method for identifying the genes that produce the chemicals plants use to protect themselves from predators, which are an important natural drug source. Read MoreApr 14, 2017
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Forget sponges: the earliest animals were marine jellies
A powerful new method has been devised to settle contentious phylogenetic tree-of-life issues. such as "What is the oldest branch of the animal family tree?" Read MoreApr 10, 2017
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Organ-on-a-chip mimics heart’s biomechanical properties
Scientists at Vanderbilt University have created a three-dimensional organ-on-a-chip that can mimic the heart’s amazing biomechanical properties in order to study cardiac disease, develop heart drugs. Read MoreFeb 22, 2017
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First Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellows Symposium to be held March 2
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend the finalists' symposium March 2 at Sarratt, featuring research from the humanities, social sciences and life/physical/biomedical sciences. Read MoreFeb 22, 2017
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Measuring elements of life in Milky Way
Astronomers participating in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey have announced the results of the first study that shows how the abundance of the "elements of life" varies across the Milky Way galaxy. Read MoreJan 6, 2017
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McCabe named associate dean of Graduate School and director of Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
As the inaugural head of this new office, McCabe is charged with building out its core programs, including professional development, and overseeing the rollout of the Academic Pathways Fellowship. Read MoreJan 5, 2017
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Each animal species hosts a unique microbial community and benefits from it
A laboratory study of four animal species and their microbiota finds that each species hosts a unique community of microbes that can significantly improve its health and fitness. Read MoreNov 28, 2016