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Children had a field day on Oct. 19 exploring with Vanderbilt scientists the “great big world of tiny microbes” — bacteria, viruses and other germs. The third annual MEGAMicrobe event, hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4), was held at Granbery Elementary School in Brentwood. MEGAMicrobe’s goal is to make science fun and accessible. For more information, go here.
August 23, 2023

Free MEGAMicrobe interactive event set for Sept. 23

MEGAMicrobe, a free exploration of the world of microbes, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Gower Elementary School.

By Bill Snyder
André Churchwell, MD
August 22, 2023

André Churchwell to moderate panel, “The History of Black Nashville, Part 1,” Aug. 30

By VUMC News and Communications
August 18, 2023

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance presents “A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Williams,” Sept. 16

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2023

Karen Winkfield named a fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology

Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

By Tom Wilemon
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students, from left, Sophie Schellhammer, Wyatt Cole and Mike Libre formed a program that brings artwork into the rooms of patients at Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital.
July 28, 2023

VUMC Community Art Initiative call for medical student art

The Association of American Medical Colleges and Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine Art of Diagnosis Program, sponsored by the Gordan and Betty Moore Foundation, awarded Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Community Art Initiative (CAI) $5,000 to support an exhibition of medical student art.

By VUMC News and Communications
The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council includes, top row, left to right, Kristi Allender, Nissan Group of North America; and Philip Ransdell, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. Middle row, Eric Strickland, 3LS Inc.; David Hines, Metro Nashville Public Schools; Jeff Eck, Nashville Electric Service; and Rick Ohmer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Bottom row, Allison Arata, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions; Greg Allen, former Cigna executive; Stephanie Coleman, Nashville Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Dempsey, Genesco Inc.; LaMel Bandy-Neal, Meharry Medical College; and Brent McDonald, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions. Not pictured, Deana Ivey, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.; Rob Ivy, Lee Company; Ann Hatcher, Thrivence; Pam Jones, Vanderbilt University; Shawn Smith, Ryman Hospitality Properties; and Jared Serff, Delek US Holdings Inc. (Photo by Susan Urmy)
June 21, 2023

Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council sets priorities to improve health of communities

The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council is bringing Tennessee employers together to discuss common challenges and develop solutions to improve the health of the communities where they live and work.

By Jamie Roberts
May 24, 2023

Spring event honors donors’ support and generosity

Members of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Canby Robinson Society recently joined CEO and President Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, and his wife, Melinda, at Cheekwood Botanic Hall for the Spring Donor Celebration, an annual event honoring donors for their loyal support.
By Nancy Humphrey
May 10, 2023

New ‘PoRT’ scale rebalances burden of initiating trust in science

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center-led team has developed a scale to measure trustworthiness in biomedical research among minority populations.
By Holly Fletcher
April 27, 2023

Shade Tree Clinic asking for donations of reproductive health and hygiene products, food and clothing

By VUMC News and Communications
April 20, 2023

Conference brings together students from multiple schools to explore ways to help them flourish within the field of medicine

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine hosted more than 50 medical students from across 15 schools for the first Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine Student Conference.
By Kathy Whitney
April 13, 2023

Predators’ support in battling childhood cancer stays strong

The Nashville Predators, including retired goalie Pekka Rinne, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to present hospital leaders with the proceeds raised throughout the year from the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily.
By Christina Echegaray
April 11, 2023

SENSE Theatre presents “The Adult School” at Public Library, April 21 & 22

By VUMC News and Communications
March 30, 2023

Family’s gift will support pediatric cancer research

Lily Hensiek's family has made a new $1 million commitment to endow the Lily’s Garden Discovery Researcher Fund in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Nancy Humphrey
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