MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The Tennessee Heart Health Network, an initiative of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a $6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue and expand its work to improve heart health across Tennessee over the next five years. The Tennessee Heart Health Network Innovative Cardiovascular Disease Program will promote and disseminat  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Zoe Huffman Oluwatosin Folarin, a third-year international student earning a master's degree in counseling from Austin Peay State University, was recently selected as an inaugural member of the United States Therapist Recruitment (USTR) Fellows through Fathers' UpLift. Fathers' UpLift is the nation's first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, which f  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson There's not really a class to take to learn how to engage in public advocacy, but Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor Dr. Jennifer Thompson got a crash course anyway. She got so good at it that she was recently recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for her work. The APSU radiologic technology instructor and program director joined the Tennessee State B  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Spencer Castleberry The Institute for the Public Humanities (IPH) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has announced a new podcast: "The Humanscape of Clarksville." IPH hopes to showcase Clarksville's humanities by diving into its history and investigating its cultural impact, using APSU as a hub. IPH is part of APSU's College of Arts and Letters, and it focuses on bringing people in Clarksville and  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson has announced its annual Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Awards, recognizing 11 attorneys throughout the Firm for their pro bono work. Zachary B. Busey and Pete A. Brunson were named the firm-wide 2023 Baker Donelson Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year. Mr. Busey and Mr. Brunson, attorneys in the Firm's Memphis office, were recognized for their work representing animal welfare organization Gua  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Retail Operations (Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, joined forces with the next generation of automotive technicians currently studying at Maplewood High School's Automotive Training Center in Nashville, Tenn., for a special day of competition and celebration to kick-start the new school year. Students and Bridgestone teammates teamed up for a series of thre  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Christina Echegaray Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt continues to grow to new heights. As part of the ongoing four-floor expansion of Monroe Carell, a temporary crane alongside the pediatric facility's building signifies a move toward the final phases of the project. Crews have started to build out the final two floors -- 12 and 14 -- of the expansion, which began in 2016. Co  more

LENOIR CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Malibu Boats officials announced today the company will invest $75 million to expand manufacturing operations in East Tennessee. Malibu Boats will create 770 new jobs in Roane County over the next five years as the company locates some of its Coba  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced $26,501,705.74 has been awarded to 32 communities across Tennessee for local parks and recreation projects as the Governor travels statewide touting conservation investments. "From Mountain City to Memphis, our state is blessed with natural beauty and ri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1.7 million loan for the Brownsville Energy Authority to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the City of Cleveland, the City of Lakeland, an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced two loans totaling $5.8 million for the City of Cleveland to improve water infrastructure. The loans are among four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the City of Cleveland, the City of Lakeland,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $9 million loan for the City of Lakeland to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the City of Cleveland, the City of Lakeland, and the Brownsvi  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: By Marisa Anders The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Dr. LaRoy Brandt to professor of biology and conservation biology. "Dr. LaRoy Brandt exemplifies what it means to be an educator and leader within and beyond the LMU community. Through his innovative pedagogical approaches in conservation biology and leadership of the Cu  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Dr. Muthu Dharmasena to associate professor. "Dr. Dharmasena excels in making microbiology engaging for her students," said Rollins. "Beyond teaching, she mentors undergraduates in innovative research, ranging from pathogenic bacteria in dairy to water sample investigations. Her contribut  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: By Marisa Anders Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz has announced that Assistant Professor Cheryl Hild, PhD, has been promoted to director for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. The new MSBA program is dedicated to developing students who can demonstrate a proven ability to utilize data to create value-added solutions for important business challen  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: By Marisa Anders The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Mathematics and Sciences Dean Adam Rollins has announced the promotion of Kathryn Purple, DVM, PhD, to associate professor of biology and microbiology. "In Dr. Purple's microbiology courses, students journey through an enthralling microscopic world. From classification techniques to ecological explorations, her teachings offer profound insight  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2023: * * * Event focuses on dialogue and connections between all those interested in scholarly endeavors. * * * By Janel Shoun-Smith From the temples of Egypt to psychopathic traits, from molecules inhibiting fat to the role of hymnals in the 21st century, faculty researchers at the second annual Faculty Research Day on Friday, Sept. 29, shared how they are advancing new knowledge and societal  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2023: This year's Carroll B. Ellis Symposium, hosted by the College of Bible & Ministry and the College of Leadership & Public Service, Sept 20-21, 2023, was the first lecture included in the newly launched Presidential Signature Series. With the theme, "An Inspiring Voice, A Forward Call: Marshall Keeble Reconsidered," the symposium brought Bible scholars, students, ministers and "grandsons" of Marshall K  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Lipscomb University's College of Leadership & Public Service presents Daniel Pink, an internationally renowned motivational speaker, business mind and New York Times bestselling author, as the speaker for the 2023 Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 9. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. in Lipscomb University's George Shinn Center. The event is free and open to the public, but reservat  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Loews Hotels and Co. issued the following news release: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville's iconic and longest consecutively awarded AAA Four Diamond hotel, is set to debut its newest signature dining series "Wandering Casks" on Thursday, October 26, 2023 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first Wandering Casks dinner will feature special guest Andy Nelson of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. "Wandering Casks" at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is a celebration of exquisite cuisine expertly   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces the hiring of Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MD as the associate dean for academic affairs. Prior to joining LMU-CDM, Cannon received his Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a professor of Otolaryngology at the Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University-Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a long-time memb  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Milligan College issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan's Ross-Smith Lectures in Pastoral Care welcomes Dr. Andrew Root to discuss ministry in a secular age on Thursday, Oct. 12. Root is a leading professor in youth ministry and practical theology and is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year's lecture series invites attendees to exami  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Elaina Russell Next spring, Austin Peay State University will offer a specialized course for students interested in sports management. Nat Harden, senior vice president of sales, service, and business strategy for the Nashville Predators Hockey Club, will lead a special topics course for the College of Business, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional sports management. "This is  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Christopher Green When children attend their appointments at the pediatric dental clinics associated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Dentistry, they can receive not only care for their teeth, but also enrichment for their minds. Through a program by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation called A Book Just for Me, the clinic is providing free bo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has received a five-year, $1.3 million federal grant to establish a research fellowship for genetic counselors that will prepare them to contribute more fully to the advancement of personalized medicine. Nancy Cox, PhD, who directs the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute and the Division of Genetic Medicine, and Martha Dudek, MS CGC, direct  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Kathy Whitney Sandy Bledsoe, RN, BSN, ARM, MA, Vice President, Risk and Insurance Management for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be stepping down from her role in January 2024. Bledsoe began working at Vanderbilt in 1984 as a clinical risk manager. In 2011 she was named the assistant vice chancellor for Risk and Insurance Management for Vanderbilt University and in 2016 was named Vice  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Christopher Green During the second UTHSC Family Campaign, Security Officer Veronica Jones had a goal to share her love for the university and for giving back. Jones served as a campaign captain for the Campus Police Department, tasked with inspiring her colleagues in the department and across the university to make a gift of any size and in any area important to them as a show of pri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that Blackbaud, a software company, reached a settlement with 49 attorneys general for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Blackbaud will pay $49.5 million to states as part of the settlement, with  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2023: Today, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office filed a complaint against the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). The complaint raises claims under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") stemming from Defendants' failure to produce documents regarding the release of immigrant detainees into Tennessee. "Ten  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two solar-powered, non-grid-tied electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available for EV drivers to utilize free-of-charge at Pogue Creek Canyon's Astronomy Field and the Window Cliffs State Natural Area trailhead. The EV chargers, donated to TDEC by the Tennessee Valley Autho  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 22-00087): * * * In Re: Joint Petition Of Superior Wastewater Systems, LLC And Commission Staff As A Party To Increase Rates And Charges ORDER APPROVING RATE CASE EXPENSE AND DENYING DELAY COSTS This matter came before Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Vice Chairman David F. Jones, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner Clay R. Good, and Commissioner John Hie of the Tennessee Pu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following protective order (Docket No. 23-00064) on Oct. 2, 2023: * * * In Re: Chattanooga Gas Company Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) Filing. For The Period Of July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2023 PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of filings, exhibits and other information, and to facilitate the prompt resolution of disputes as to the confidentiality of information, adequately protect information entitled to b  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following protective order (Docket No. 23-00060) on Oct. 2, 2023: * * * In Re: Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc., Actual Cost Adjustment (AC) Account Filing For The Period Of July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2023 PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of filings, exhibits and other information, and to facilitate the prompt resolution of disputes as to the confidentiality of information, adequately protect informat  more

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Oct. 4 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: This year, the Tennessee National Guard and the Bulgarian Armed Forces celebrate more than three decades of cooperation as one of original partners in the National Guard's State Partnership Program. To mark this milestone, the two organizations held more than 30 bilateral engagements throughout the year culminating in a two-day conference and celebration held in Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2023: This fall, the Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb (IDEAL) program started the school year by marking its 10th anniversary and providing more support and services to its participants than ever before. Thanks to a three-year, $300,000 Tennessee Believes Grant from the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD), IDEAL is now enrolling students in an op  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has halted online orders for free milkweed seed, as part of its Project Milkweed, due to overwhelming demand. The new online offering launched in June 2023 as a mail-order resource aimed at restoring landscapes and preserving habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinator species. Since June, TDOT has taken nearly 131,000 individual order  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University is thrilled to renew its partnership with the Tennessee Titans, reaffirming its role as the team's exclusive higher education partner. Together, they are excited to announce the commencement of the 12th annual Learning Lab series, hosted at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Learning Lab events are a unique opportunity for high school students to delve into the intricacies  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: A decorated Tennessee Tech University alumnus shared his memories of campus, recounted a momentous White House visit and offered advice to students on the latest episode of Tech's "College Town Talk" podcast. Cookeville native Sean Ochsenbein, MD, graduated Tech in 2011 - but not before earning an impressive list of accomplishments that included the Derryberry Award,   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, committed to preserving and sharing the untold stories of Civil Rights heroes through documentaries, will produce a new work that shines a light on a pivotal moment in U.S. history: the James Meredith March Against Fear of 1966. This documentary will explore the enduring impact of this historic march on the Civil Rights Movement and American society. The  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee System saw all-time record enrollment this fall with 58,726 students enrolled in the system's five campuses, representing a 4.8 percent increase from last fall. UT campuses across the state experienced gains, with the flagship UT Knoxville recording a 6.8 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment from 2022. * UT Knoxville - 2023 total enrollment = 36,304 - 202  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The UT Martin Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences will host its second annual Diversity Conference from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center. Light refreshments will be served. While the primary audience of the event is education students, the public is welcome to attend. This ye  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Four faculty members from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were listed among the Southeastern Conference 2023-24 Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. The Academic Leadership Development Program seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond. Ranging in leadership positions and academic interests, the fellows were named through   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Got a credit card? Stick it in your mouth. All of it. In your mouth. That's about the amount of plastic you're ingesting daily through the food and water you eat, said Dr. Jejal-Reddy Bathi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Bathi and a team of other faculty members and graduate and undergraduate  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Leigh Ann Roman The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing has received a four-year, $4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support increasing the number and diversity of nurse midwives in the Delta region. The college launched a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) concentration in Nurse Midwifery in 2021, wit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University's Robert Webster and Charleson Bell, BE'07, MS'09, PhD'15, will receive $12 million to establish and manage the Mid-South Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub. REACH will focus on accelerating real-world impact of biomedical innovations through education, mentorship and financial support for entrepreneurs. The hub spans a four-state network (Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Doug Campbell Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. "Directorships help support the important work of these talented and dedicated individuals as they provide compassionate care, advance innovative research, and train future generations of leaders," said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt Unive  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept 29 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: More than 100 children and their families attended the sixth annual MEGAMicrobe community science recently at Gower Elementary School in Nashville. Hosted by the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4) in partnership with Nashville's Adventure Science Center, MEGAMicrobe invites children ages 5 to 14 to conduct science experiments, join hands-on activities and games, a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Matt Batcheldor Jane Case, DNP, APRN-BC, has been named associate vice chair for Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Case, associate in Medicine, previously served as director of Advanced Practice for the Department of Medicine, a position she held since 2013. In her new position, she is now leading the efforts of advanced practice p  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Craig Boerner African Americans have long been known to be at increased risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have now discovered a protective genetic mutation that covers the hole to eliminate the risk. The findings on the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene could have immediat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Tom Wilemon A study published Oct. 4 in Gastroenterology further validates that pyrvinium, a drug that has been used for decades for intestinal pinworms, can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer. Eunyoung Choi, PhD, assistant professor of Surgery, and colleagues have demonstrated in human organoids and mouse models that the drug induces cell death in precancerous  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have discovered a druggable target on natural killer cells that could potentially trigger a therapeutic response in patients with immunotherapy-resistant, triple-negative breast cancer. Currently, only about 15% of early-stage, triple-negative breast cancer patients benefit from combining immunotherapy, drugs that target immune cells to attack   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Medical Center's (VUMC) award-winning original podcast series, "Vanderbilt Health DNA: Discoveries in Action" (DNA), returns to podcast feeds for Season 4 with conversations about how the future of tech, economic and cultural elements are shaping medicine, work and well-being. Vision, innovation, economy and workforce, and culture and intentionality each anchor an epi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Public schools' resources for students with disabilities are critical tools for empowering their educations, especially when families have the knowledge to advocate for their children and partner with their children's schools to create support plans. However, research suggests that some schools may be falling short in supporting students with disabilities, and some families may face barriers and lack knowledge to a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Little is known about the origins and development of scientific literacy and interests that emerge in early childhood, but according to Amy Booth, professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of education and human development, expanding knowledge of early scientific understanding is critical for tackling disparities in long-term STEM participation and achievemen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU, Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University will form a consortium with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to train students in isotope production. * * * By Leila Ugincius The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a team led by Virginia Commonwealth University's Braden Goddard, Ph.D., a $5 million grant over the next five years through its Office of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2023: Fourteen speakers with a head for numbers were on the bill Sept. 29 at Langford Auditorium as the Department of Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center marked its 20th anniversary with a half-day symposium and research poster session. There was a mix of inhouse and guest speakers, the latter hailing from Harvard University, the University of Washington, the University of  more