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February 2, 2017

Rolando named director of Occupational Health

Lori Rolando, M.D., MPH, assistant medical director of the Occupational Health Clinic and assistant professor of Clinical Medicine, has been named director of Occupational Health for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Wayne Wood
February 2, 2017

Hasty named to new VUSM Basic Sciences role

Alyssa Hasty, Ph.D., professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has been named Associate Dean for Faculty Development for Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

By Kathy Whitney
January 25, 2017

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research at public forum

Vanderbilt researchers will discuss their groundbreaking studies on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at an upcoming forum, and the public is invited to attend.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 24, 2017

Casagrande recalled as neuroscience pillar, supportive mentor

Vivien Casagrande, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) noted for her many contributions to the visual sciences, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 21. She was 74.

By Bill Snyder
January 12, 2017

Diet? Exercise? Sleep? Vanderbilt study identifies best immediate changes for long-term health benefits

The project began with a question — among a list of 10 lifestyle behaviors, any of which a person can change immediately, which ones have the most impact on health?

By Wayne Wood
January 12, 2017

Peter Rousseau wins inaugural ‘Journal of Political Economy’ prize

Peter L. Rousseau, Vanderbilt University professor of economics and professor of history, has been named co-recipient of the inaugural Robert E. Lucas Jr. Prize by the “Journal of Political Economy.”

By VUMC News and Communications
January 6, 2017

Proposal deadlines are fast approaching for Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants

Proposal deadlines for Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants are coming up, with Discovery Grant proposals due Jan. 30 and Research Scholar Grant proposals due Feb. 6.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 5, 2017

MNPS senior’s Vanderbilt study advances in Regeneron science competition

Vanderbilt's School for Science and Math has a semifinalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 5, 2017

McCabe named associate dean of Graduate School and director of Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

As the inaugural head of this new office, McCabe is charged with building out its core programs, including professional development, and overseeing the rollout of the Academic Pathways Fellowship.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 5, 2017

Ceremony highlights VUSN students’ achievements

Family and friends of 17 Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students gathered in Benton Chapel Dec. 9 for pinning ceremonies. Among those receiving the nursing pin were two Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners and nine Nurse-Midwifery Nurse Practitioners.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 15, 2016

New course gives undergrads taste of patient care experience

Many doctors and nurses recall their first patient interaction — a rite of passage that occurs during medical or nursing school training. Now an innovative program is pushing the patient encounter for a few Vanderbilt University students into the undergraduate years.
By Kristin Smart
December 13, 2016

Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study

After injuring his shoulder, a psychology professor collaborated with his orthopedic surgeon on a study to see how quickly patients regained their typing speed after carpal tunnel surgery.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 12, 2016

Vanderbilt earns top rankings, including a No. 1, for successful minority recruitment in master’s and Ph.D. programs

"Diverse: Issues In Higher Education" has ranked Vanderbilt University No. 1 in the country for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans in the biological and biomedical sciences.
By VUMC News and Communications