The 20 most popular research stories of 2017
Dec. 15, 2017—
The 20 most popular research stories of 2017
Dec. 15, 2017—New clues to Alzheimer’s disease, helping kids deal with stress, understanding why our universe is three-dimensional and—of course—electric eels all appear in this year’s look back on the Vanderbilt research stories that were visited the most on Vanderbilt’s website in 2017. 20. Teach for America service leads to empathy (iStock)19. DNA duplicator small enough to hold...
Save the date for 2018 MLK lecture for medicine, nursing
Dec. 14, 2017—
Nominate faculty and staff for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Dec. 13, 2017—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 15, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Vanderbilt University Medical Center who emulates the principles of King through their work. This service can be in areas related to creating a...
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to offer new master’s degree in genetic counseling
Dec. 11, 2017—Genetic counseling is one of the fastest-growing health professions in the country. Demand for genetic counselors is far outpacing the number of trained specialists, prompting the creation of a new degree program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The Board of Trust recently approved a master of genetic counseling degree, and the first students are...
Save the date for 2018 MLK lecture for medicine, nursing
Dec. 8, 2017—Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, in conjunction with the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series, will present Debra J. Barksdale, professor and associate dean of academic affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Nursing, Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in Light Hall. Lunch will be provided for the...
Fellowships reflect Michal’s deep commitment to children
Dec. 7, 2017—From left are Angela Maxwell-Horn, MD, former Michal Fellow and director of the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Training Program; Katelyn Neely, MD, current Michal Fellow; Mary Michal, MD; and Marcos Colon, MD, current Michal Fellow. (photo by John Russell)Mary Michal, MD,’60, may have entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by mistake, but she’s remained devoted to...
Fellowships reflect Michal’s deep commitment to children
Dec. 7, 2017—