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My Southern Health: Why young men should pay attention to high blood pressure
Jan. 26, 2018—Regular blood-pressure checks could improve health and reduce cardiovascular risks, says Vanderbilt's Heart and Vascular Institute.
Research study: Looking for ways to reduce stress in your family?
Jan. 25, 2018—Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's Helping Families Cope with Stress Study aims to promote children's healthy adjustment by teaching your family about the nature and effects of stress. Research participants are needed.
School of Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes student completion of programs
Jan. 25, 2018—The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized Nurse-Midwifery and Doctor of Nursing Practice students with pinning ceremonies that marked the completion of their programs in December.
My Southern Health: Six useful cough remedies for kids
Jan. 22, 2018—So many things can cause a child’s cough. Here’s how to help soothe it.
My Southern Health: The Tide Pod challenge – what parents need to know
Jan. 22, 2018—The latest dangerous teen challenge involves eating Tide Pods, which can be harmful and potentially fatal.
Typically developing children needed for research study to measure food interest
Jan. 19, 2018—Child volunteers are needed for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center research study that will look at how eye movements and brain activity measure interest in food.
Funding opportunity: Vanderbilt-Incyte Research Alliance Program Grant
Jan. 17, 2018—The Vanderbilt–Incyte Research Alliance announces a funding opportunity to support faculty in the areas of applied and translational research.
Ash Wednesday services offered Feb. 14 at Vanderbilt Hospital
Jan. 12, 2018—Ash Wednesday services with the imposition of ashes will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Rhea Chapel of the Vanderbilt University Hospital Lobby at 7 a.m, noon and 6 p.m.
Faculty input sought at Big Data town halls
Jan. 11, 2018—In partnership with the Faculty Senate, the Data Science Visions Working Group seeks to gather input from faculty colleagues through a series of town hall-style conversations.
BioVU focus of Research Enterprise Forum Jan. 31
Jan. 10, 2018—The School of Medicine will host a Research Enterprise Forum from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center announces Discovery and Strategic Priorities grants
Jan. 10, 2018—Three Nicholas Hobbs Discovery Grants and two Director’s Strategic Priorities Grants have been awarded for 2018-19, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has announced.
Children and adolescents needed for study on reading and learning
Jan. 10, 2018—Children and adolescents ages 9-14 are needed for a Vanderbilt University research study to better understand the relationship between reading and learning.
