myvupreview Archives
Vanderbilt-wide LSO: 2018 V Foundation V Scholar Awards – all cancer research
Feb. 15, 2018—Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Foundation V Scholar Award program, which is open to research in all cancer types. The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants.
Health Plus presents the Love Your Heart Expo Feb. 28 for National Heart Month
Feb. 14, 2018—You can greatly reduce your heart-disease risk through a healthy lifestyle, and Health Plus encourages you to take action by attending the Love Your Heart expo.
Deadline extended: Nominations sought for 2018 School of Medicine faculty awards
Feb. 9, 2018—Nominations are now being taken for the 2018 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine faculty awards.
My Southern Health: Male bonding is good for your health
Feb. 9, 2018—Dr. Nathaniel Clark, associate professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains his study indicating that male bonding may reduce your stress or help you adapt to stressful situations.
Limited Submission Opportunity: 2018 V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Awards
Feb. 8, 2018—Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) has been invited to participate in the V Foundation 2018 Pediatric Cancer Research Grant Program. Vanderbilt may choose one nominee for the program. The single nominee may apply in either the V Scholar or the Translational program type for support.
My Southern Health: We’ve been thinking about bone health backward
Feb. 2, 2018—We often think about bone health from a nutritional standpoint. We analyze what we can put into our bodies to feed our bones—through diet or supplements—to make them stronger. That’s the wrong way to think about it, says Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Jonathan Schoenecker.
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.
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.
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.
