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.

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The Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt University)
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.”

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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.

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The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center sponsored a
March 11, 2016

Experience simulated life with dementia through Virtual Dementia Tour April 20

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Have you ever wondered what life is like for him or her? If you’d like to learn more, sign up for the Vanderbilt Child & Family Center’s Virtual Dementia Tour on April 20.

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various exoskeletons
March 10, 2016

FDA approves Vanderbilt-designed Indego exoskeleton for clinical and personal use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to market and sell the powered lower-limb exoskeleton created by a team of Vanderbilt engineers and commercialized by the Parker Hannifin Corporation for both clinical and personal use in the United States.

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March 10, 2016

Brain Blast

Brain Blast, sponsored by the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, attracted about 325 children and 300 adults to a variety of free, hands-on activities directed by 50 volunteers, including Vanderbilt graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members.

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March 10, 2016

IOM study calls for better evidence for biomarker tests

Biomarker tests that help determine which patients may benefit from molecularly targeted therapies need better evidence and oversight to improve their effectiveness and availability, according to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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March 10, 2016

Social Worker of the Year

Jenna Brent, LMSW, proudly displays her award after being named the Carolyn Edwards Social Worker of the Year during a luncheon held last week by VUMC’s Department of Social Work.
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March 10, 2016

Slovis, Wrenn lauded by American Academy of Emergency Medicine

The American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) recently recognized Corey Slovis, M.D., and Keith Wrenn, M.D., for their service and excellence in the field of Emergency Medicine.
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March 10, 2016

Practice safe Web browsing to avoid ransomware

One of the latest threats in the cyber world is the use of ransomware, a type of malware that prevents a user from accessing his or her system through various forms of encryption. Vanderbilt IT shares the best ways to protect yourself by practicing safe Web browsing.
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March 10, 2016

Media efforts during 2014 Ebola outbreak lauded

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of News and Communications has received national recognition for its efforts to educate and inform the general public during the 2014 Ebola virus disease outbreak that sparked fear across the nation and around the world.
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March 9, 2016

Learn more about ERP project at March 15 launch

Come to the Enterprise Resource Planning system project launch March 15 to learn about the executive steering committee's vision for the project and its impact on Vanderbilt's future.
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