Research
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Biologist duo brings Wolbachia curriculum to students, citizen scientists around globe
A curriculum directed by biologists Seth and Sarah Bordenstein is responsible for helping countless thousands of college students, schoolkids and citizen scientists worldwide contribute to research on microbes using cutting-edge technology. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Findings on eye-signal blending re-examine Nobel-winning research
Knowing which neurons are involved in the eye signal blending process also opens the door to targeted brain therapies that reach well beyond eye patches. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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Team finds how error and reward signals are organized within cerebral cortex
Psychiatrists diagnose people with schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses by spending time with them, looking for the particular behavior symptoms of each. What follows can be a hit-or-miss series of medications and dosages until disruptive behaviors go away. By deciphering the circuitry of the medial frontal cortex… Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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LSO: Akamai Foundation Grant
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Akamai Foundation. The Akamai Foundation is a private corporate foundation dedicated to fostering excellence in mathematics, with the aim of promoting math’s importance and encouraging America’s next generation of technology innovators. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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Gordon receives NIH award for music and speech research
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Reyna Gordon has received a National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award of $2.3 million for her project, “Biomarkers of Rhythmic Communication: Integrating Foundational and Translational Approaches.” Read MoreOct 3, 2018
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L-POD program takes faculty research to new heights
The Leveraged Proposal Organization and Development program, launched in 2017, has a new home in the Office of Research Development and Support and is gearing up for further expansion and progress. Read MoreSep 19, 2018
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‘Proposals 101’ workshop covers basics of applying for funding at VU
"Proposals 101," hosted by L-POD, supports faculty who are new to Vanderbilt or early in their careers. The next workshop is scheduled for Nov. 7. Read MoreSep 17, 2018
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New faculty chair in Vanderbilt’s Basic Sciences created in memory of biochemist Richard Armstrong
A $1 million gift has established a new faculty chair within the School of Medicine’s Basic Sciences that is named in honor of the late biochemist Richard Armstrong. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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New leaders appointed to enhance research support, development
Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan has appointed two new leaders to manage research operations and support faculty in advancing their research. Read MoreAug 16, 2018
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New committee advances research through limited submission opportunities
Twenty faculty members have been appointed to the new Limited Submission Opportunities Plus review committee to help bring innovative research to the attention of external sponsors. Read MoreAug 16, 2018
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NSF I-Corps program gives boost to commercializing prosthetic ankle
The seven-week program can be arduous, but teams save much time later by avoiding missteps thanks to their extensive research and the mentoring they receive. Read MoreJul 6, 2018
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White House honors Vanderbilt faculty for STEM mentorship
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy honored two Vanderbilt researchers for STEM mentorship. Read MoreJul 5, 2018
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Oak Ridge and Vanderbilt come together to explore cellular processes
Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are combining their expertise in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computation to address pressing problems in biology. Read MoreJul 5, 2018
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Working group releases recommendations to advance research and scholarship through technology
The Research IT Special Working Group released its report this week, listing scalable data storage and processing, custom computing solutions, and expanded training and access as key priorities. Read MoreJul 5, 2018
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Oak Ridge and Vanderbilt come together to explore cellular processes
Vanderbilt and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are combining their expertise in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computation to tackle some of the most pressing problems in biology. Read MoreJul 3, 2018
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‘Smart’ prosthetic ankle takes fear out of rough terrain, stairs
The device is from the lab of Professor Michael Goldfarb, perhaps best known for working on a bionic leg with shark attack victim Craig Hutto and later developing the Indego exoskeleton. Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach Research Symposium July 11
High school students who completed their research projects through programs of the Center for Science Outreach will present their research at a symposium and poster session July 11. Read MoreJun 22, 2018
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Peter Cummings to teach molecular simulations to grad students in Beijing
In a one-week intensive course in June, engineering’s associate dean for research will teach molecular simulations to 44 graduate students in Beijing. Read MoreJun 20, 2018
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19 faculty awarded Research Scholar Grants
The provost's office has awarded 19 Research Scholar Grants to fund faculty projects focused on innovative scholarship and creative expression in the humanities. Read MoreJun 13, 2018
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14 faculty proposals garner funding through Discovery Grants
The provost's office has awarded 14 faculty proposals have been with Discovery Grants, one of Vanderbilt’s main investments promote discovery and raise the university's scholarly profile. Read MoreJun 13, 2018