Daily Archives: August 28, 2018

Schwartz steps down as Orthopaedics chair

After serving as the department’s leader for nine years, Herbert S. Schwartz, MD, Dan M. Spengler Professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, has stepped down from his role as chair, effective Aug. 28. Continue reading

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Team isolates antibodies that neutralize GI bug norovirus

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated the first human monoclonal antibodies that can neutralize norovirus, the leading cause of acute gastrointestinal illness in the world. Continue reading

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Children’s Hospital launches pediatric food allergy clinic

There is no cure for food allergies, so there is potential for patients to participate in research and future clinical trials, making it a unique and specialized clinic experience for them. Continue reading

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College Colors Day discounts and contest entries available

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Yoga on the Lawn events set for this fall

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Vandy Cooks “Asian Flair” class is tomorrow

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Community Research Partners event on educational materials for Hispanic patients tomorrow

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Community Engaged Research mini-grant applications due Oct. 26

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VUMC hosts Women in Technology luncheon Sept. 25

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Still time to register to vote before midterm elections; VUMC encourages online registration for all eligible employees

Registering to vote in Tennessee is easier than ever; in 2016, the Tennessee General Assembly approved online voter registration.To vote in this year’s midterm elections, you must be registered by Oct. 9. Continue reading

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