Daily Archives: February 4, 2020

Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Stanley Cohen dies at 97

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Vanderbilt University biochemist Stanley Cohen, PhD, whose discovery of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and its receptor earned him a Nobel Prize and opened the door to a new class of cancer therapies, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Nashville. He was 97. Continue reading →

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Reminder: Spend FSA funds before the March 15 deadline; file claims by April 15

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eStar updates and changes announced

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Health Science Education Grand Rounds with Emory’s Sheryl Heron is Feb. 10

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Program for Extracellular Vesicles Research seminar with UMass’ Travis Thompson is Feb. 25

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Vandy Cooks: “Eating Right for a Good Night’s Sleep,” Feb. 25

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LGBTQ Employee Resource Group luncheon get-together is tomorrow

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Digestive Disease Research Center retreat is tomorrow

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“My Southern Health”: How to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia

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Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects millions of Americans. Unfortunately, there is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer’s, and as of now, there is no cure for those who develop dementia. But the good news is you can take steps … Continue reading →

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Free memory screenings available for those 55 and older

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To help aging individuals be more proactive about their memory health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is offering free memory screenings to anyone age 55 and older. The screenings, led by trained staff from VUMC’s Center for Cognitive Medicine, c… Continue reading →

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