NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder As she looks back on her 40-plus year career, what surprises Nancy Cox, PhD, an internationally known geneticist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is how much progress has been made, and yet how much more there is to learn about the role genetic variation plays in human disease. "I'm amazed," said Cox, who directs the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, as she accepted the America  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Courtesy of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses * * * Clinicians need to have a better understanding of the potential impact of patients' anxiety sensitivity, or "fear of fear," according to an article published in American Journal of Critical Care. When a patient has anxiety sensitivity, they misinterpret nonthreatening symptoms as threatening, assessing the potent  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University recently expanded its global reach through its first international transfer articulation agreement, a partnership with the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) that could see transfer students from Sri Lanka start earning their bachelor's degrees on campus as early as Spring 2025. CAS is an educational organization that offers an international studies program for partner schools  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: An outdoor stroll, with the feel of grass crunching against your shoes, may have left the impression that the area is having a dry spell. You aren't wrong. Moderate-to-extreme levels of drought are gripping much of Tennessee, according to East Tennessee State University's Dr. Andrew Joyner. A member of the Department of Geosciences, Joyner is the state's official climatologist. "We've seen r  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Greek life has been a long-established part of not only Austin Peay but universities all around the country, helping students elevate their college experience. For years, this process has benefitted from many significant figures, including Lindsy Perry, current coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Austin Peay. Her contributions have not gone unnoticed either, receiving the prestigious Gayle  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: David J. Oberly, a national thought leader on biometrics, has joined the law firm of Baker Donelson as of counsel in the Firm's Washington, D.C., office and as a member of the Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Team. Mr. Oberly concentrates his practice on serving as go-to counsel for data-driven companies that utilize biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies i  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Melodie Hengerer, a shareholder in the Baltimore office of Baker Donelson, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT), an organization dedicated to supporting partners in the transplant field as they save and heal lives within diverse communities. In her legal practice, Ms. Hengerer represents a broad range of health care providers, o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Today in celebration of National STEM Day, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced their partnership with Play Like a Girl!(R) (PLAG), a nonprofit organization that leverages skills gained from sports to help propel young women into careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Bridgestone and PLAG are teaming up with five professional football f  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 11 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: On Veterans Day 2023, TBR, the College System of Tennessee honored two Chattanooga State Community College veterans with a Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans. In a four-year tradition started by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora W. Tydings, one person on each of the system's campuses is honored annually with a challenge coin emblazoned on one side with symbols for ea  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: After a nationwide search, Dr. John "Trey" Straussberger has been selected as director of the Office of National Scholarships at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The announcement was made by Dr. Linda Frost, dean of the UTC Honors College. Founded in 2018, the Office of National Scholarships provides information and support for UTC students and recent graduates acr  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently appointed East Tennessee State University Coordinator for Leadership and Civic Engagement Nathan Farnor to serve on the Volunteer Tennessee Commission for the State of Tennessee. Farnor's appointment to the commission began in September and runs through Dec. 31, 2024, with the possibility of reappointment. "I am grateful to Gov. Lee for the opportunity to serve on the  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A top natural products research scientist from Colombia visited East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently to meet with student pharmacists and help demonstrate the drug discovery process. Dr. Ruben Torrenegra, who was recognized in 2018 by the government of Colombia as one of its top scientists, has helped progress the college's drug discovery program since 200  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: October 30th, 2023 Endeavor Business Intelligence, IMR Inc., a full-service automotive market research firm and leading provider of comprehensive insights and analysis, has entered into a strategic partnership with JNPSoft OptiCat This partnership makes it the first of its kind to offer full failure or replacement rate research data in addition to the Vehicles in Operation Data (V.I.O) currently being off  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: International Lineman's Rodeo, owned by the International Lineman's Rodeo Association and produced by Endeavor Business Media announced a record turnout of 5,328 registrants in 2023, a 20% increase in attendance over 2022. This event took place 11-14 October at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. The International Lineman's Rodeo is the premier event of its kind attracting the best   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Office of Professional Development will offer two "Mental Health First Aid" trainings this month. "Mental Health First Aid" is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact and gives an overview of common support frameworks. Training will take place on Nov. 14 at th  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Dr. Ted Olson, a respected academic and writer who has helped elevate the university's distinction in the areas of Appalachian Studies, bluegrass and more, has earned new accolades. Olson had co-authored the liner notes for the 2022 album, "Lovey's Original Trinidad String Band: Encore Lovey!," and it won the Certificate of Merit for Best Historical Research for its   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 11 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news release: Fulton County Schools would like to say "welcome" to our newly-hired principals and administrative staff. We also offer our "congratulations" to existing employees that move into these positions as well. We are proud to present our newest team members here and on our FCS Social Media. AJ Smith Principal, Elkins Pointe Middle School Ms. AJ Smith is from Johnson City, TN and a graduate of University of Tennes  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, continues to expand its intercontinental offering between Vietnam and Europe with the launch of a new air route with faster transit times. The new connection operated by a B767 aircraft was launched on October 31, 2023. Four evenings a week, it connects Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - with a stopover in Guangz  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced its 2023 alumni award recipients. They will be honored during Reunion and Homecoming weekend Nov. 2-5. Cynthia "CJ" Warner, BE'80, is the Alumni Professional Achievement Award recipient. The award recognizes Vanderbilt alumni who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments and whose contributions honor  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Nov. 11 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: In continuing its commitment to providing accessible and affordable college education, Freed-Hardeman University introduces the groundbreaking FHU Promise Program, designed to cover the financial gap for qualified students. The FHU Promise Program guarantees that qualified, first-time freshmen and transfer students will not have to pay or owe more than $9,500 during their freshman year after all other scholar  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bill Wellock Florida State University has selected Mary Sechrist as the university's new research compliance director. Sechrist comes to FSU from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she worked in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development since June 2021. She also served as a research compliance specialist at the University of Mississippi. "I am thrilled to welcome Mary  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Nov. 9, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the 17 Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtowns communities that are recipients of Downtown Improvement Grants. "I congratulate each of the recipients that have been awarded funding through the latest round of Downtown Improveme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Wind River Custom Homes, LLC officials announced today the company will expand in Southeast Tennessee by constructing a new facility in Bradley County. Wind River will create 77 new jobs and invest $2.5 million through the expansion and relocation o  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The 14th annual Leadership and Ethics Conference at Virginia Military Institute was held Oct. 30-31 in Marshall Hall. This year's theme was "Leading During Crisis: Culture, Conflict, Collaboration," and attracted students from across the country. The conference focused on the challenges of adapting to personal and organizational crises with courage and integrity as an individual and as a leader. Nearly 200 pa  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Assistant Professor of Specialty Dental Medicine and Oral Surgeon Nicole Case Eisenberg, DDS, has been awarded the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Fellowship. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) was founded in 1910 to improve the care of surgical patients and safeguard the standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice en  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: Middle Tennessee State University's MT Engage recently hosted a workshop attended by 45 faculty and staff featuring history professor Peter Felten, co-author of "Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College." In the book -- which has become the most popular selections among Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center faculty and staff book groups to date -- F  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Peggy Reisser Under a new procedure approved this summer by the UT Board of Trustees, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is now able to offer multiyear appointments to non-tenure-track faculty members. This landmark achievement for UTHSC faculty is the result of years of work by the UTHSC Faculty Senate, including the review of multiyear approaches at other UT  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2023: This past October, Newhouse public relations seniors Aidan Shephard, Jared Dowling and I attended the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National ICON conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference, which ran from Oct. 13-17, offered opportunities for student leaders in PRSSA organizations globally to learn from industry leaders, n  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Rhodes College issued the following news: Dr. Sarah Rollens, associate professor of religious studies at Rhodes College, recently published an inaugural editorial, along with Dr. Robert Myles of Wollaston Theological College, in the Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus. She and Myles became co-executive editors of the journal in March 2023, and this is the first issue since they began their tenure. According to Rollens, they want to steer the co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) received three awards for excellence in marketing and communication for the Build With Us communications campaign, the internal communications campaign for Empowering People, Influencing Culture (EPIC), and a Graduate Transportation Engineering (GTE) Program recruitment video. MarCom, an administration of the Association of Marketing and Commun  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2023: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of states in joining the United States' civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats, Inc. for organizing and managing anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork and turkey processors. The lawsuit alleges that Agri Stats violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by collecting, i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance ("TDCI") Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Bowling was recently elected by her peers to join the Board of Directors for the North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA"), the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. Since 2019, Bowling has served as Assistant Commissioner for TDCI's Securities Divisio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: Fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated five percent of their annual revenues, according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ("ACFE"). Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report (https://legacy.acfe.com/report-to-the-nations/2022/) to the Nations analyzed 2,110 occupational fraud cases that caused a total loss of more than $3.6 billion. The ser  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Tommy Baker, and Brig. Gen. Warner Ross, Tennessee's Adjutant General, honored five veteran state employees and more than 450,000 Tennessee veterans at the Governor's annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Tennessee National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville. Master Sgt. Keith Norman, a Tennesse  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University is taking aim at substance misuse and addiction, a crisis that has acutely impacted the Volunteer State, through a recently awarded $1.8 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The grant will be used to establish the Tennessee Tech Center for Addiction Prevention, Research, and Support. Tech faculty members working on  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2023: Thirteen mid- to senior-career leaders from the Tennessee National Guard will soon be better prepared for continuous growth and advancement thanks to their master's degree from Lipscomb University. The inaugural Tennessee National Guard cohort of Lipscomb's Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Service are expected to complete in December the degree they began two years ago. Aimed at enhancing le  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University is set to address the increasing death rate of new mothers across the state and the country with a grant $2.3 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The five-year grant will support the establishment of a research center dedicated to applied maternal health disparities research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Exceptionally crafted and insightful writing and illustrations will grab readers again as they pour through the pages of the 19th volume of The Tusculum Review, Tusculum University's international literary journal. The newest edition of The Tusculum Review will go public in early December and feature the talent of 24 writers in the drama, fiction, nonfiction and poetry genres. This volume continues The Tu  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Nov. 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Students and faculty of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences recently returned from a study abroad program in the East African country of Kenya. The program focused on community service and experiential learning. Participants included Havilland Ford, Trenay Hayes and Justin Thomasson, seniors, and David Opiri, a sophomore. They were joined by Jai Lewis, a   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: The University of Memphis and Massachusetts-based synthetic biology company TheraSyn Bio Inc. are partnering to advance synthetic biology research within the University's biomedical, bioscience and computer science departments. The collaborative partnership will focus on developing innovative research solutions for various industries, including precision healthcare solutions, agr  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The Volunteer community once again demonstrated its support for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during the 11th annual Big Orange Give. Held Nov. 8, the annual day of giving spurred an outpouring of generosity from Volunteers around the globe, with more than 11,400 gifts supporting all areas of the university. Gifts arrived at a rapid pace throughout the day -- every 9.8 seconds during peak hours. T  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Music has entered into an agreement with Pellissippi State Community College that provides a bridge from Pellissippi State's Associate of Applied Science in media technologies/audio production engineering to UT's Bachelor of Arts in music business administration. The articulation agreement -- a program that formalizes a pathway for transfer students -- is th  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch has been named the associate provost for academic affairs at UT Martin, according to an announcement made Nov. 6 by Dr. Philip Acree Cavalier, the university provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. In the announcement emailed to UT Martin faculty and staff on Nov. 6, Cavalier said Kolitsch would continue to manage all accreditation through the Southern Ass  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: "Thank you for your service" was the theme presented by guest speaker Col. David A. Strauss (ret.) at the Veterans Day program held Friday, Nov. 10, in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Strauss, a 39-year Army veteran, spoke to the audience about the phrase "Thank you for your service." "What is the service that veterans provide?" he s  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Martin's agricultural business program is among the top majors pursued by UT Martin students. It's only fitting that the program's creator, Dr. Rodney "Doc" Thomsen of Dresden, was honored for his vision, and the university did so in a notable way. Chancellor Yancy Freeman conferred an honorary doctorate of agricultural business degree on the retired faculty member  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension recently released reports outlining the estimated agricultural contributions of all 95 counties in Tennessee. The updated reports highlight agriculture's impact on the output and employment of each county in 2021, providing key information for local and regional policymakers, the agricultural community and general public. "While agricultur  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Zayda Dominick has some advice for first-year college students about getting involved in undergraduate research: Don't wait. Try it. "I guess I never really thought of myself as the voice of research, nor did I ever think I'd end up in this situation at all. My whole thing was to try everything," said Dominick, a sophomore biochemistry major at the University of Tennes  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Lee Ferguson UTHSC is helping drive biotech innovation as a member of a regional consortium that was awarded a major federal grant to develop a strategy to advance biomanufacturing capabilities across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. UTHSC joins more than 30 public and private organizations led by the University of Mississippi to form the Southeast Biotech Collaborative, or SEBC,  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Carlos Trejo-Pech Provides Leadership to Global Food System Periodical * * * Carlos Trejo-Pech, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, is a newly appointed editor of the Journal of Food Distribution Research. "It is a great honor and big responsibility to ser  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Duke University School of Medicine have been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for the project "Measuring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Maturity in Healthcare Organizations." Working with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and the University of Iowa, a team of experts will leverage   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Law School Dean Chris Guthrie announced the creation of the Vanderbilt AI Legal Lab to explore how artificial intelligence intersects with the delivery of legal services and access to justice. "AI has the potential to reshape the law and legal services in an unprecedented fashion," Guthrie said. "Through this new lab, Vanderbilt Law School has a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in this transfor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Several Vanderbilt faculty members are among an international roster of scholars presenting research at the Nature conference, "Bioengineering for Global Health," at Vanderbilt University Nov. 13-15. Faculty members from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and editors from Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering and Nature Reviews Bioengineering led the organization of the conference. P  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Children are an underutilized source of potential antibody therapies to counteract the "ever-evolving" COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Reporting Nov. 6 in Cell Reports Medicine, Ivelin Georgiev, PhD, and colleagues demonstrated that antibodies isolated from children's blood samples displayed high levels of neutralization a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern Dandan Liu, PhD, associate professor of Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been elected president of the Association of Clinical and Translational Statisticians (ACTStat). ACTStat fosters interaction and exchange of ideas among members to enhance the design, implementation and analysis of clinical studies. It advocates for optimal experimental design and data   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Courtney Graetzer Flu season is ramping up, and it's important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educate patients about what to expect. The current flu season has started later and more gradually than last year, according to William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, although  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern With the aid of a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Vanderbilt University Medical Center biostatistician Benjamin French, PhD, hospitalist Amanda Mixon, MD, MS, MSPH, and their multidisciplinary team will develop and test new clinical decision support (CDS) tools to facilitate ti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Jill Clendening Alvin C. Powers, MD, Joe C. Davis Professor of Biologic Science and professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has received the 2023 William S. Middleton Award, the highest honor awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development Service. The annual award is given to senior VA biomedical research scientists in recogn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan A comprehensive study that integrates multiple analytic approaches has linked a regulatory gene network and functional defects in insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells to Type 2 diabetes. The study, published Nov. 8 in the journal Nature, lays the foundation for identifying additional early disease-driving events for Type 2 diabetes, and it also provides a template for   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt mechanical engineering professors Deyu Li and Josh Caldwell are part of a team of researchers who have discovered a new heat dissipation channel using phonon polaritons that could have extensive implications for novel cooling technologies in devices like smart phones and other modern electronics. The research was recently published in Nature under the title, "Remarkable Heat Conduction Mediate  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 10 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Matt Batcheldor For the second year, VUMC nurses are collaborating with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) to mentor high school students to become medical assistants or care partners who have identified a future goal of being a registered nurse. More than a dozen VUMC nurses recently volunteered at an in-person orientation event at the Health Science Academy at Pearl-Cohn High School in Nor  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Western Governors University's (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), announced today the expansion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program to eight states - Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Tennessee - to help students start their career in the nursing industry. The accredited degree program is n  more