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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Participants heard from Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nissan North America Chairperson Jérémie Papin, and discussion was moderated by Vice Provost for Career Advancement and… Read MoreOct. 31, 2024
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Jefferson Street program highlights connection between engineering and community engagement for Nashville high school students
A pilot program started by Ghina Absi, assistant professor in the practice of civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University, is helping to spark high school students’ interest in engineering and STEM as well as show them the impact they can have on their communities. The program is… Read MoreOct. 30, 2024
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Mechanical engineering graduate student designs prosthetic for Army veteran athlete
Paul Slaughter knew early on he wanted an engineering degree that would help amputees, even writing in a high school career essay about designing prosthetics to assist athletes. The Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering graduate student recently got that opportunity when he designed a prosthetic leg for Army veteran Kelly Elmlinger… Read MoreOct. 28, 2024
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Bioluminescence imaging offers unprecedented insight into tumor cell migration
Fireflies, glowworms, jellyfish and some types of plankton have a special glow that scientists, especially over the past decade, have discovered how to harness. Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) is part of the burgeoning field of molecular imaging that aims to “see” not just anatomy, but specific molecular or cellular processes. Light… Read MoreOct. 23, 2024
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Data experts to help unlock insights into childhood diabetes impact on the brain
Eleven clinical centers in the United States have been selected to participate in a national study with the potential to improve brain health and psychosocial function in children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Vanderbilt University Medical Center study arm, which received a $1.8 million, five-year National Institutes of Health… Read MoreOct. 17, 2024
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Mary Ellen Ternes, BE’84, environmental lawyer and expert on plastics pollution, to give inaugural distinguished lecture on Oct. 22
Prominent environmental attorney and advocate Mary Ellen Ternes, BE’84, will deliver the inaugural Mary Ellen Ternes Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate (VSEC), on October 22. The lectureship was endowed last spring in honor of Ternes, who will be speaking on… Read MoreOct. 16, 2024
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Nasal version of a novel COVID-19 booster may provide longer-lasting immunity and better protection against respiratory infection, according to study
Nearly 72% of the world’s population have received the injectable vaccines to fight COVID-19, but they must take a booster injection every year or more frequently. A team of researchers led by Krishnendu Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering and University Distinguished Professor at… Read MoreOct. 16, 2024
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Researchers’ study aims to assist scientists in analyzing spatial transcriptomics data
A team of Vanderbilt researchers has released a new benchmarking study that aims to assist scientists in selecting the most effective methods for analyzing spatial transcriptomics (ST) data. The study led by Xin Maizie Zhou, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science, evaluates computational tools in spatial transcriptomics… Read MoreOct. 10, 2024
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New technology could significantly advance genomic analysis and precision medicine
A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel tool in the detection and analysis of structural variants (SVs) in human genomes that could potentially transform genomic analysis and precision medicine. The research was recently published in Nature Communications. Structural variants (SVs) – which include deletions, insertions, translocations, duplications,… Read MoreOct. 8, 2024
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Dean Roy advocates for increased NIH funding in Washington, D.C.
Funding from the National Institutes of Health is crucial for Tennessee’s economy, supporting jobs and fostering collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare providers and startups. At Vanderbilt, NIH funding… Read MoreOct. 7, 2024