VUMC News and Communications

April 26, 2013

Nashville Kids Triathlon is May 19

The Nashville Kids Triathlon takes place Sunday, May 19. There is still time to Join Team Vanderbilt!

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

Free head and neck cancer screening event set for May 3

Vanderbilt will hold a free head and neck cancer screening day, Friday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Odess Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, 7209 Medical Center East, South Tower. The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences is located at 1215 21st Ave. S. and parking is available in the East Garage.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

VANTAGE point

Travis Clark, Ph.D., technical director of Sequencing in the VANTAGE core laboratories, shows a tour group how DNA fragments are loaded onto “flow cells” for reading by “next-generation” sequencing machines.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

Photo: Sharing research

Eric Gehrie, M.D., a Pathology resident, discusses his group’s poster with Amaris Keiser, M.D., left, and Digna Velez Edwards, Ph.D., during the 31st Annual Research Forum last week.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

VUMC lauded for focus on health of employees

Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to gain national recognition as a leading employer dedicated to the health of employees.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

Cardiovascular Research Day

During Cardiovascular Research Day, keynote speaker Sekar Kathiresan, M.D., second from left, associate professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, visits with Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute’s Sergio Fazio, M.D., Ph.D., left, MacRae Linton, M.D., Thomas Wang, M.D., David Harrison, M.D., and Dan Roden, M.D.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 25, 2013

Shade Tree Trot

Last Saturday’s Shade Tree Trot drew more than 700 runners and walkers to the Vanderbilt campus.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 22, 2013

Faculty directors named for new College Halls

As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 19, 2013

Vanderbilt Police establishes new emergency preparedness unit

The Vanderbilt University Police Department has established a new unit dedicated to preparing for and managing emergency situations, such as those related to severe weather, large special events, dignitary visits and Vanderbilt sporting events and concerts.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Nursing society chapter celebrates 60th anniversary

The Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), founded at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a guest lecture by Suzanne Prevost, Ph.D., RN., president of the nursing research honor society.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

Clinic helps foster recovery from initial psychotic breaks

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital’s Psychotic Disorders Clinic has become a leader in the region for the initial assessment and treatment of young adults suffering from their first psychotic break.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 18, 2013

VUMC Neurodiagnostic Program gains accreditation

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurodiagnostic Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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