VUMC News and Communications

March 23, 2016

Campus safety walk April 6; Take Vanderbilt Active Transportation Survey

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join in a walking tour of campus on National Walking Day, April 6, at 2 p.m. The policy tour event will highlight bike and pedestrian safety efforts on campus.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 22, 2016

Use these tips to promote positive medical experiences among children

March is Child Life Month. In celebration, MySouthernHealth.com has featured a series of stories by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt specialists, who share their expertise with parents in putting children at ease.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 21, 2016

Putting schizophrenia to bed

A new compound developed at Vanderbilt treats multiple symptoms of schizophrenia in an animal model, without causing sedation.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

Good Friday, Easter services planned at Children’s Hospital

The pastoral care department of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is planning nondenominational Good Friday and Easter services. All are welcome to attend.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

ROCKs and cancer invasion

The rigidity of the microenvironment around cancer cells drives invasive behavior through distinct ROCK signaling pathways, which could guide the development of specific anti-invasive therapies.

By Sanjay Mishra
March 17, 2016

T.J. Martell Foundation lauds Pietenpol’s research

Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Oncology and director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), was honored with the Medical Research Advancement Award during the 8th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala held recently at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

Multi-institution cancer symposium set for April 2

The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership will host the 15th Annual Cancer Retreat, Saturday, April 2, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The retreat will be held on the Meharry Medical College campus, Harold D. West Basic Sciences Building, Room M001.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

One Million Strong event to raise awareness about colorectal cancer

Thousands of colorectal patients, families and supporters will gather in Nashville April 1 and 2 for the annual One Million Strong event to raise awareness about colorectal cancer.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 17, 2016

Three Vanderbilt faculty, staff nominated for 2016 ATHENA Award

Bonnie Dow, Michele Johnson and Kristy Sinkfield are among the nominees for the 2016 ATHENA Award from Nashville Cable.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 16, 2016

‘That national park in our backyard’ topic of Williamson Library talk

A Vanderbilt alumnus who has provided strong leadership for the support and protection of the Natchez Trace Parkway will speak at the Williamson County Public Library March 22.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 16, 2016

Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management jumps five spots in ‘U.S. News’ rankings

Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management jumped five spots to No. 22 to score its highest ranking yet on a list of top graduate business schools in the nation compiled by "U.S. News & World Report."
By VUMC News and Communications
March 14, 2016

Official apparel and promotional vendors for university, VUMC take effect April 1

Vanderbilt will launch new multiyear agreements with a select group of vendors for the purchase of all promotional apparel and awards by Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center departments, effective April 1.
By VUMC News and Communications
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