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Research Assistant Position!
Feb. 21, 2017—The Zanic lab is currently looking for a research assistant to support our protein expression and purification needs. If you might know of any suitable candidates, please encourage them to contact Dr. Zanic directly and/or apply here. More on the Zanic lab can be found here.
Ohi named 2017 Chancellor Faculty Fellow
Feb. 6, 2017—Twelve outstanding faculty members from across the university have been named to the 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The class comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from the social sciences, life and physical sciences, clinical sciences and humanities, as well as law, mathematics and engineering. Melanie Ohi is an associate professor of cell and developmental biology...
Casagrande recalled as neuroscience pillar, supportive mentor
Jan. 24, 2017—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. She is survived by her husband, James Andrew “Mac” McKanna, and sons James and Paul McKanna. A memorial celebration of...
Vivien Casagrande Retires
Jan. 18, 2017—The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology announces the retirement of Vivien Casagrande, Ph.D. Dr. Casagrande, professor of Cell & Developmental Biology, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Psychology and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center investigator, joined the Vanderbilt University faculty in 1975. Her studies have mapped the visual brain circuitry in a variety of species and...
New Appointment for Melanie Ohi
Dec. 22, 2016—Melaine Ohi, Associate Professor, Cell and Developmental Biology, has received a secondary appointment as Associate Professor in Biochemistry. The laboratory of Dr. Melanie Ohi is interested in understanding how large molecular machines are structurally organized and how this organization translates into function within the cell. We use single particle cryo-electron microscopy, as well as a combination...
Alissa Weaver & Stephen Brandt Named AAAS Fellows
Dec. 8, 2016—Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members, including Cell and Developmental faculty members Alissa Weaver and Stephen Brandt, have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science this year.
How to fix Windows 10 BSOD – Blue Screen of DEATH
Dec. 8, 2016—BSOD: This condition is called a ‘bug check‘. It is also commonly referred to as a system crash, a kernel error, a system fault, or a Stop Error. When Windows encounters such a serious error that forces it to stop running, it displays a BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH or BSOD. Typically, a hardware failure or...
Going Paperless with “Dropbox Paper”
Dec. 6, 2016—Dropbox Paper lets you create a central hub for your team’s content. Just start a Paper doc or folder and invite collaborators—they’ll be able to access and edit the most up-to-date information, anytime. Paper even shows you who’s seen a doc, and when, so you know who’s up to speed. For more information...
Dropbox icon overlays not appearing correctly?
Dec. 6, 2016—If you don't see Dropbox syncing icon overlays on your files, there are a few possible explanations. The most likely explanation is that Dropbox may have shut down unexpectedly. Icon overlays appear over your files only when Dropbox is running. To check if Dropbox is running, look for the Dropbox icon in your menu bar...
CoreTelephony Trace File Error
Dec. 6, 2016—Error/dialog following upgrade to EOS X 10.11 El Capitan on Mac Solution: Close SIP (System Integrity Protection) and then modify the permissions. Step 1 Reboot your Mac into Recovery Mode by restarting your computer and holding down Command+R until the Apple logo appears on your screen, and then go to Recovery Mode. Click Utilities...
Dropbox and macOS Sierra compatibility
Dec. 2, 2016—If you recently upgraded to macOS Sierra (version 10.12), and you have the Dropbox desktop app installed on your computer, you should update to the latest version of Dropbox. However, even if you update to the latest version of Dropbox you may still notice some unexpected behavior. Click on the link below for possible solutions....
Share a File or Share a Link using Dropbox
Dec. 2, 2016—There are two ways to give other people view-only access to files in your Dropbox: share a file or create a shared link. Share a file if you only want certain people to have access to your file. Note: People you share a file with must have a Dropbox account. If you share a file...
Creating File request using Dropbox
Dec. 2, 2016—File requests allows you to collect and receive files—big or small — from anyone, right into your Dropbox. File requests are ideal for receiving a large file or collection of files, collecting photos after a special event, and requesting submissions from coworkers and clients. Get files from anyone Receive large files easily Organize everything in...
Using the Dropbox badge
Dec. 2, 2016—The badge appears on any Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, or Excel file saved in your Dropbox. The badge gives you easy access to some of the best Dropbox features: See who is viewing or editing a file. Update to the latest version of a file. Instantly share the file you're working on. Ask for feedback or...
Amazon Web Services Seminar
Nov. 30, 2016—Learn about Amazon Web Services as it relates to storing and sharing data. December 12, 2016, 12:15-2:15 PM, 1220 MRB III.