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January 11, 2017

Acting NCI director Lowy to present HPV research lecture

Douglas R. Lowy, acting director of the National Cancer Institute, will deliver the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center George Daniel Brooks Lecture at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. in Light Hall, Room 208. The title of the presentation is “Preventing HPV-associated Cancers: Short-term and Long-term Approaches.”

By VUMC News and Communications
January 11, 2017

Adults and children needed for ‘listening in noise’ study

Vanderbilt researchers are seeking participants for a study of how children and adults listen in the presence of background noise. Specifically, the researchers want to learn why children have a harder time listening in noisy environments than adults.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 11, 2017

Nominations sought for 2016 Research Staff Awards, 2017 School of Medicine Faculty Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Research Staff Awards and the 2017 School of Medicine Faculty Awards.

By VUMC News and Communications
One woman comforting another
January 4, 2017

Participate in Vanderbilt Kennedy Center study that aims to teach kids how to cope with stress

The study aims to promote children’s healthy adjustment by teaching families about stress, providing parenting information that may reduce feelings of depression, and teaching children coping skills.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 9, 2016

Children’s Hospital pastoral care department offers Christmas Eve service

All are invited to join the pastoral care department of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for a Christmas Eve service of music, carols and scripture Dec. 24.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 7, 2016

Save the date: Gordon to give MLK Day lecture Jan. 16

David Gordon, dean of the University of Akron College of Health Professions, will speak from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in conjunction with the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 1, 2016

Children who do and do not stutter needed for a research study

Boys and girls age 4 to 6—those who stutter and those who do not—are needed for a research study, "Emotional Processing in Children Who Do and Do Not Stutter."
By VUMC News and Communications
November 21, 2016

Pilot and feasibility grants available for research related to diabetes and obesity

The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC), and the Vanderbilt Center for Diabetes Translation Research (CDTR) announce the availability of pilot and feasibility grants in the following areas.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 21, 2016

My Southern Health: Great ready for bronchiolitis season

Know how to help prevent bronchiolitis and how to treat this prevalent winter illness before it strikes.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

Road closure to affect Garland Avenue Oct. 27–Nov. 5

Garland Avenue between 24th and 25th avenues will be closed from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5 for the purpose of milling and resurfacing the roadway.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 12, 2016

Performance will address addiction and recovery Oct. 15

The contemporary dance company Nashville in Motion and the Peter Moon Band will present “Fix: What’s Your Monkey?” beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in Ingram Hall. The rock show addresses addiction and recovery through dance, comedy and drama.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 12, 2016

Vanderbilt nursing and law students to staff free health fair for older adults Oct. 29

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students will staff a free health fair for older adults on Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of their Enhancement of Community and Population Health class. Vanderbilt Law School students also will participate and answer questions about power of attorney issues.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 7, 2016

My Southern Health: Facts you need to know about anxiety in children

Anxiety in children can be hard to detect. Learn how to tell the difference between normal nervousness and true anxiety.
By VUMC News and Communications
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