myVU Take Note
School of Medicine spring faculty meeting set for April 27
Apr. 18, 2017—The annual Vanderbilt University School of Medicine spring faculty meeting and awards program will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in Light Hall, Room 208.
My Southern Health: One family’s story—the price of distracted driving
Apr. 14, 2017—April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Read one family's story about how distracted driving impacted them.
Audiology Clinic to offer free hearing screenings April 26, 27, 28
Apr. 11, 2017—The Vanderbilt Audiology Clinic is offering free hearing screenings to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University employees from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26, 27 and 28.
Symposium on Modeling Immunity set for April 27
Apr. 5, 2017—The Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology and the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center invite you to attend the 2017 Symposium on Modeling Immunity April 27. The event will focus on modeling and designing antibodies.
Funding opportunity: American Cancer Society-Institutional Research Grant
Apr. 3, 2017—Applications are being sought for funding by the American Cancer Society‐Institutional Research Grant program. These funds are designed to provide seed money to support junior faculty members with an interest in cancer research who do not have external grant support.
VUMC to host community Passover Seder on April 10
Mar. 31, 2017—Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Department of Pastoral Care will host a community Seder on Monday, April 10.
VUMC to offer free head and neck cancer screening April 7
Mar. 24, 2017—A hoarse voice or persistent sore throat that lasts for weeks may seem like a mild nuisance, but those same symptoms could be early signs of head and neck cancer. To help patients determine their risk for disease and detect problems at an early stage, the Vanderbilt Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will offer free head and neck screenings Friday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Memorial service for Professor Vivien Casagrande set for April 12
Mar. 24, 2017—A memorial service for Professor Vivien Casagrande is planned for April 12 in Benton Chapel.
Annual Meharry–Vanderbilt–TSU Cancer Partnership retreat April 8
Mar. 23, 2017—The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and Tennessee State University (TSU) Cancer Partnership will host its 16th Annual Cancer Retreat on April 8.
My Southern Health: Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease?
Mar. 17, 2017—A gluten-free diet is not a weight-loss solution. Here's what it treats and how.
VUMC limited submission opportunity: NIMHD Specialized Centers of Excellence on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Mar. 14, 2017—Vanderbilt University Medical Center may submit one application to the NIMHD Specialized Centers of Excellence on Minority Health and Health Disparities (U54) funding program.
VICC ovarian cancer funding opportunity
Mar. 14, 2017—The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) announces a funding opportunity to catalyze innovative, collaborative ovarian cancer-related projects.
