Tennessee
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Farran named ‘Children’s Champion’ by NAAEYC
Vanderbilt education researcher Dale Farran was honored by the Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children April 10. Read MoreApr 12, 2016
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Charles represents VUMC at White House Rural Telehealth gathering
Last week, David Charles, M.D., chief medical officer of the Vanderbilt Neuroscience Institute, vice-chair of the Department of Neurology and medical director of Telemedicine, represented Vanderbilt University Medical Center at a White House Convening on Rural Telehealth. Read MoreApr 5, 2016
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Biomedical engineering undergrads retrofit toy car for toddler’s special needs
Undergraduates taking Amanda Lowery’s Material Manipulations course have redesigned a toy car so a two-year-old with cerebral palsy can drive it. Read MoreApr 4, 2016
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Erik Carter serves as expert speaker at Congressional briefing
Changing post-school pathways of youth and young adults with severe disabilities was the focus of Erik Carter’s presentation at a Congressional briefing. Read MoreMar 9, 2016
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Liver transplant program celebrates 25 years of care
Twenty-five years ago, Julie Damon’s family was preparing to say their goodbyes. Comatose and on life support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) with liver failure, the options for the 45-year-old wife and mother of two were slipping away. Read MoreFeb 18, 2016
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How are big health issues being handled in the U.S. South? Leaders to discuss Affordable Care Act, gun control, income differences, more
The complex and often under-addressed political issues facing health and health care in the United States will be tackled March 17-18 during a major interdisciplinary conference at Vanderbilt University, "The Politics of Health in the U.S. South." The conference is free and open to the public. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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LeBoeuf called to active duty as Army University’s vice provost of academic affairs
Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf, a civil engineering professor at Vanderbilt, has been called to active duty in the U.S. Army to serve as vice provost of academic affairs for Army University and deputy commanding general for reserve affairs for the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center. Read MoreFeb 11, 2016
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Haslam speaks to ‘Politicians’ class
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was the guest speaker at an undergraduate political science class on Feb. 8. The class, titled “Politicians,” is taught by John Geer and Jon Meacham. Read MoreFeb 8, 2016
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Successful entrepreneur and innovator chosen to lead new Innovation Center
Startup veteran Robert Grajewski has been chosen as the inaugural executive director of the newly created Vanderbilt University Innovation Center. Read MoreFeb 1, 2016
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Meacham to discuss Bush 41 biography joined by Alexander, Zeppos Feb. 15
Vanderbilt University Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will discuss Meacham’s latest book, "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush," on Feb. 15 in the next installment of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreJan 29, 2016
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VUMC research shows patient privacy, ‘big data’ can coexist
A new study, led by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), confirms that the scientific pursuit of so-called big data from hospitals and clinics needn’t conflict with patient privacy. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt launches new Pediatric Specialty Clinic in Murfreesboro
Convenient pediatric specialty care from board-certified pediatric specialists is now closer to home for children and families living in Murfreesboro and the surrounding community. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt opened a new subspecialty clinic today to provide pediatric specialty… Read MoreJan 13, 2016
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Quality early-grade teachers key to maximize pre-K benefits
Preschool alone is not the silver bullet to end poverty or close achievement gaps. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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The most popular research stories of 2015
With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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Melodores follow up White House performance with appearance on ‘Today’ Dec. 22
Vanderbilt student a cappella group the Melodores are scheduled to perform in New York on NBC’s "Today" show on Tuesday. This follows their recent performance at a White House holiday reception attended by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Year in Review 2015: Medical Center recognized in multiple national rankings
During the past year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) placed highly in several of the various rankings conducted by U.S. News and World Report. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Year in Review 2015: Achievements, milestones abound at VUMC
The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2015. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Frequent flyer Grubbs set to retire from LifeFlight
After 31 years and nearly 6,000 patient flights, LifeFlight’s Tom Grubbs has decided to hang up his helmet and retire. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take next steps in transition
Vanderbilt University and Medical Center filed documents with the Tennessee Attorney General Dec. 14 related to their transition to two separate legal and financial entities. Read MoreDec 14, 2015
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Vanderbilt partners with Operation Stand Down for veterans event
Vanderbilt staff and students filled 10 barrels of clothing to benefit homeless veterans in support of Operation Stand Down Tennessee’s annual Fall Stand Down event. Read MoreDec 4, 2015