Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Seven Vanderbilt University Faculty Honored by AAAS Scientific Society
Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, an honor bestowed upon them by their AAAS peers. They are among 503 AAAS members from around the country who achieved this honor because of their distinguished efforts to advance science… Read MoreJan 12, 2011
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The two Dr. Zics
Conventional wisdom says never to look a gift horse in the mouth, but on a normal day seeing patients in the clinic, John Zic, M.D., found himself staring down at a literal gift horse, not quite sure how to react. His patient Beth McDaniel and her husband, Roger, had just… Read MoreNov 5, 2010
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Video: VUCast: What is discovery science?
See how Vanderbilt is making life-saving breakthroughs through “discovery science.” Plus, what Vandy business experts think BP needs to do to rebuild, and another Vanderbilt connection on The Simpsons! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 15, 2010
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Distinguished Vanderbilt complex litigation scholar Richard Nagareda dies
Richard Nagareda, the David Daniels Allen Professor of Law and director of the Cecil D. Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at Vanderbilt University Law School, died at his home on Friday, Oct. 8. He was 47. Memorial arrangements are pending. Read MoreOct 11, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Portion of 21st Ave. to be closed on Oct. 16
On Saturday, Oct 16, 21st Ave. S. will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic between Scarritt Place and Edgehill Ave. between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Emergency vehicles will be exempt from the closure. Vanderbilt University will be doing helicopter air lifts of air conditioning equipment for the… Read MoreOct 11, 2010
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Spotlight on graduate medical education
There’s an old joke that gets passed around teaching hospitals: don’t get sick in July. Why? July 1 is when the new residents arrive on the floors of the hospital, fresh from medical school and with limited patient care experience under their belts. Television medical dramas like to portray residents… Read MoreSep 30, 2010
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Paired kidney exchange links donors, recipients
Amy Ragsdale and Brenda Copeland have a lot in common. Both suffered from polycystic kidney disease, an inherited kidney disorder. Both relied on dialysis for survival, needed kidney transplants and had several folks willing to donate. But neither of them had a compatible match among their donor pool. Luckily the… Read MoreSep 30, 2010
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Vanderbilt, University of Melbourne expand ties
Vanderbilt, University of Melbourne expand ties through new research collaborations, exchange programs, office in Washington, D.C. Vanderbilt University and Australia’s University of Melbourne have taken their academic partnership to a new level – committing $500,000 in joint seed funding over the next two years for research collaborations, expanding… Read MoreSep 21, 2010
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author T.J. Stiles to speak at Vanderbilt University Sept. 29
T. J. Stiles/photo courtesy of Joanne Chan Cornelius Vanderbilt, arguably the richest man in America when he died in 1877, played a major role in the development of the modern United States, according to historian and biographer T.J. Stiles. The author of the award-winning biography of Vanderbilt, The First… Read MoreSep 9, 2010
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Hearing loss in U.S. adolescents more prevalent
Hearing loss is now affecting nearly 20 percent of U.S. adolescents age 12-19, a rise of 5 percent over the last 15 years, according to a new Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study co-led by Ron Eavey, director of the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and the Guy M. Read MoreAug 17, 2010
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Two Vanderbilt University buildings recognized with Urban Land Institute award
Two Vanderbilt projects, One Hundred Oaks and The Commons Center, recently earned Excellence in Development awards from the Urban Land Institute’s Nashville District Council. Winners were selected based on criteria considering various design factors, such as land use, contribution to the community, financial practicality and sensitivity to the… Read MoreAug 16, 2010
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VUCast: What secrets your genetic code holds and celebrating the big 100!
Uncovering secrets to your future; ‘Dores in digital animation; and happy 100th! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 20, 2010
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Vanderbilt No. 12 on 2010 list of best places for life scientists to work
Ken Catania Vanderbilt University was named one of the best places for life scientists to work in academia by The Scientist magazine. It was the seventh time in the eight years of the survey that Vanderbilt was ranked and a substantial improvement from its 2009 ranking. Vanderbilt was ranked… Read MoreJun 30, 2010
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Expansion planned for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University is announcing plans to build an expansion to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This first-phase expansion will add additional acute, neonatal intensive care and medical-surgical beds, and also allow for increased space to house a growing number of physician scientists who care for Middle Tennessee’s youngest patients. Read MoreMay 28, 2010
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Mayor to introduce directory for Nashville immigrants at breakfast
Mayor Karl Dean and businessman Cal Turner Jr. will speak at a May 6 breakfast to introduce an online directory of classes and services for the city’s growing foreign-born population. Read MoreApr 15, 2010
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Statement from Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeffrey R. Balser on health care reform legislation
Vanderbilt University supports the comprehensive health care reform legislation pending before Congress. As one of the largest private employers in Tennessee and the home of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, Vanderbilt cares deeply about the health and well being of its patients, employees, students and fellow citizens. Read MoreMar 19, 2010
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Vanderbilt students host “Miracle on 24th Ave.” fashion show benefiting Children’s Hospital
Two Vanderbilt University student organizations have teamed up to host "Miracle on 24th Ave.," a holiday-themed fashion show benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Read MoreNov 25, 2009
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Vanderbilt doctors and software engineers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system
Jason Martin, a fellow in allergy, pulmonary and critical care medicine, is part of an interdisciplinary team at Vanderbilt University that has come up with a high-tech approach to combat this deadly illness, which is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States and kills more than half a million people worldwide every year. Read MoreJun 15, 2009
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Traffic in Vanderbilt area to be modified on April 25
Traffic patterns in and around Vanderbilt University will be modified on April 25 because of several events taking place, including the Country Music Marathon, a concert by the Dave Matthews Band, a tennis tournament and a baseball game. Read MoreApr 17, 2009
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First set of conjoined twins separated at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Tuesday morning, surgeons at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt successfully completed the hospital's first separation of conjoined twins. Read MoreApr 8, 2009