Padma Raghavan
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Faculty invited to share input, ask questions related to innovation space on campus
Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Chief Research Officer Padma Raghavan and Director of Space Planning Megan Sargent invite faculty to join them for coffee and conversation about considerations for future innovation spaces on and near campus. The first conversation will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Alumni Hall Memorial Room (202). Read MoreNov 26, 2024
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Stakeholder input fuels progress on planned SBER IRB
Vanderbilt University is progressing toward the launch of its new Social, Behavioral and Educational Research IRB in 2025, thanks to collaborative input from stakeholders across the research community. This phased transition will streamline review processes for social and behavioral studies, ensuring tailored support. Read MoreNov 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt announces Innovation Catalyst Fund cycle awardees
Vanderbilt University has awarded a new cycle of Innovation Catalyst Fund grants to pioneering faculty projects that advance health care technology, AI tools for research impact and wearable devices. These grants support translational research and drive real-world solutions across disciplines, underscoring Vanderbilt's commitment to fostering innovation and societal impact. Read MoreNov 6, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt secures four prestigious NEH grants
Vanderbilt University secured four National Endowment for the Humanities grants totaling $330,696 to support projects ranging from Yiddish literature to the preservation of Special Collections. The grants highlight Vanderbilt’s leadership in humanities research and were facilitated by the university’s Research Development and Support team. Read MoreOct 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt professors Wernke, Huo win $625K NSF grant for largest-ever archaeological survey
Professor Steven Wernke's groundbreaking archaeological mapping project has secured its most substantial funding yet: a $625,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, Wernke and his team are mapping archaeological sites across the Andes Mountain Range to build a detailed inventory that will improve our understanding of Andean settlement systems and human-modified landscapes. Read MoreSep 19, 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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Innovation Catalyst Fund announces awardees for February 2024 cycle
Vanderbilt has announced the February 2024 Innovation Catalyst Fund awardees, propelling groundbreaking research into practical applications. Read MoreJul 23, 2024
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Vanderbilt appoints inaugural director for new Social, Behavioral and Educational Research IRB
Vanderbilt University has appointed Liudmila Tahai as the inaugural director of the new Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Institutional Review Board. Tahai, who brings extensive experience from her previous role at George Washington University, will lead efforts to build a robust human research protection program, ensuring excellence, collaboration and innovation within Vanderbilt’s research community. Read MoreJul 15, 2024
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Vanderbilt researchers, leaders participate in convening at King’s College Cambridge to discuss critical issues pertaining to post-quantum cryptography
The May 21 event at King’s College brought together world-class researchers and academics as well as 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 MoreJul 8, 2024
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Vanderbilt names spring 2024 Seeding Success Grant awards
Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Vanderbilt conference sparks collaboration for Tennessee’s transportation future
Vanderbilt University hosted the 2024 Intelligent Transportation Society of Tennessee Annual Meeting, fostering collaboration among experts to address Tennessee’s transportation challenges, drive mobility innovation, support regional growth and enhance livability in Nashville and beyond. Read MoreJun 11, 2024
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‘Woven Wind’: Stitching together history and healing through art
“Woven Wind,” led by Vanderbilt art professor Vesna Pavlović, is a collaborative project that honors untold stories of enslaved people through art, archival research and community engagement. Funded by significant grants including a $40,000 NEA grant announced May 15, the project symbolizes resilience and remembrance with unique clay vessels created during reparative justice workshops. Read MoreMay 23, 2024
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Computing Catalyst Working Group to shape expanded computing resources and capabilities to advance university-wide research
The Computing Catalyst Working Group will identify computing resources needed to catalyze a new wave of discovery and innovation powered by AI and computing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt welcomes new executive director of Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education
Christian Presley, former director of scientific information technology at NIAID, has been named the new executive director of Vanderbilt University’s Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education. His extensive experience in managing high-performance computing resources and scientific data will support the university's ambitious new College of Connected Computing and other innovative projects. Read MoreApr 19, 2024
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Vanderbilt, U.S. Army strengthen connection with new education partnership agreement
Vanderbilt and the U.S. Army Development Command's Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) signed a new educational partnership to advance national defense through innovative research in STEM fields. This collaboration aims to transform soldier safety and defense capabilities by integrating technologies and research into real-world solutions. Read MoreApr 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt launches AUD Research and Education Center with prestigious $8.9 million NIH grant
An $8.9 million grant from the NIH will establish the Vanderbilt AUD Research and Education Center, enhancing Vanderbilt University’s national leadership in neuroscience and addiction research. This initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, advance understanding and treatment of alcohol use disorder, and engage the public through education and outreach efforts. Read MoreMar 21, 2024
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Vanderbilt celebrates Generative AI Seed Grant awardees
Generative AI Seed Grants support innovative research across five schools, highlighting groundbreaking projects in emergency response, enzymology, early literacy, nursing education, historical analysis and AI law. The grant program embodies Vanderbilt’s leadership in generative AI research and application. Read MoreMar 18, 2024