VUMC News and Communications Archive — Page 166 of 391
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October 17, 2017
Making connections in autism research across VU and VUMC focus of Nov. 17 event
"Surprising Connections in Autism and Innovation,” a day of presentations, poster sessions and cross-discipline conversations, will be held Friday, Nov. 17, at The Commons Center, rooms 237 and 235. -
October 16, 2017
New faculty: Mariann Piano, professor of nursing and senior associate dean for research
Four to five drinks in an evening. Starting the weekend on Thursday with happy hour. No big deal, right? Wrong, according to Mariann Piano, whose work indicates that binge drinking by young adults 18-30 may lead to vascular dysfunction and increased vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. -
October 13, 2017
Learn about MLAS program at open house Jan. 9
Vanderbilt's Master of Liberal Arts and Science program is now accepting applications for the spring 2018 semester. -
October 12, 2017
A switch for autoimmunity
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a class of compounds that inhibit a mediator of inflammation and autoimmune disorders, and that could pave the way for development of future therapies. -
October 12, 2017
Gathering ideas
Reed Omary, M.D., M.S., chair of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, addresses a recent working group meeting for IdeaShare, VUMC’s interactive tool to share strategies, thoughts and ideas among diverse groups of people. -
October 11, 2017
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces agreement with Cigna for individual exchange plan insurance option
Today, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) officials announce completion of an agreement with Cigna Health Insurance for VUMC’s full participation in Cigna Connect, an Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant exchange-based individual insurance plan option.