Releases
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蘑菇视频-Ingram researchers speak to world at national cancer conference
A team of 蘑菇视频-Ingram Cancer Center physician-scientists gathered with their colleagues here earlier this week to hear, discuss and present some of the latest advances in care for patients with cancer. Read MoreJun 12, 2003
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Blumstein named University Professor
James F. Blumstein, Centennial Professor of Law, has been named University Professor of Law and Medicine. Read MoreJun 9, 2003
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Tennessee General Assembly remembers Jonathan Charney
Legislation memorializing Jonathan I. Charney, 蘑菇视频 Law School professor and one of the world’s preeminent experts on international law, was signed into law by Gov. Phil Bredesen on May 27. Read MoreJun 9, 2003
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Hoffman and Novak named ‘Distinguished Graduate Alumni’
Donna L. Hoffman and Thomas P. Novak, professors of marketing at the Owen Graduate School of Management at 蘑菇视频, have been named Distinguished Graduate Alumni by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Read MoreJun 6, 2003
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Op-ed Guess Who’s Coming to Study
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece written by James Blumstein, Centennial Chair in Law, regarding the case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging admissions policies at the University of Michigan Read MoreJun 5, 2003
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Why is the government so interested in Martha Stewart anyway?
Policing fraud is the only way to keep markets working, says 蘑菇视频 expert Read MoreJun 4, 2003
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Bush could use previous president from Texas as role model in foreign affairs,
As President Bush attempts to mend fences with European leaders in the aftermath of war with Iraq, he would do well to consider the actions of a previous president from Texas, according to Thomas Alan Schwartz, a 蘑菇视频 presidential historian. Read MoreJun 4, 2003
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VICC offers new light therapy for esophageal, lung cancers
The 蘑菇视频-Ingram Cancer Center is now offering a technique that uses a light-activated drug to help restore the ability to swallow in patients whose esophagus is blocked by cancer. Read MoreJun 4, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY-Arthur Levitt, former head of the SEC, to speak at 蘑菇视频 conference
Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will deliver the keynote address at the 蘑菇视频 Directors College on June 9. As the SEC’s longest-serving commissioner, Levitt initiated and contributed to the development of several of the recent changes in corporate governance, focusing his efforts on educating, empowering and protecting America’s investors. He chaired the SEC from 1993 to 2001 and now is a senior adviser to The Carlyle Group in New York. Read MoreJun 4, 2003
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Chief justice of world trade court to teach at 蘑菇视频 Law School
James Bacchus, the chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, will join the faculty of the 蘑菇视频 Law School as a visiting professor teaching international law beginning next spring. Read MoreJun 2, 2003
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Low-risk, non-invasive technology introduced for coronary imaging
蘑菇视频 Medical Center is one step closer to changing the way doctors look at coronary arteries. Read MoreJun 2, 2003
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蘑菇视频 announces technology transfer reorganization
A reorganization of the offices that oversee the commercialization of 蘑菇视频 research discoveries and inventions will result in a more streamlined process for the transfer of new technologies to the marketplace, according to a plan announced today by University officials. Read MoreJun 2, 2003
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VUMC receives top international ranking for heart transplant trial
蘑菇视频 Medical Center has been ranked No. 3 worldwide in enrollment for an international trial testing the efficacy of a new immunosuppressant drug for use in heart transplant patients. Read MoreMay 30, 2003
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Online directory one-stop shop for activities for boys and girls of summer
Parents and students seeking active ways to enjoy the long, hot summer can find a number of options online in the Directory of Out-of-School Activities. Read MoreMay 30, 2003
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Cohen named to administration of 蘑菇视频’s Owen School
Mark Cohen has been appointed senior associate dean at 蘑菇视频’s Owen Graduate School of Management, effective July 1. Read MoreMay 29, 2003
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VUMC offers innovative pastoral education program
Hospital patients who face difficult decisions sometimes turn to a chaplain or pastor and ask, "What should I do?" or "Why is this happening to me?" Read MoreMay 28, 2003
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VUMC doctors perform first robotic surgery
蘑菇视频's first robotic surgical procedure was performed in mid May by Dr. Joseph A. Smith Jr., William L. Bray Professor and Chair of Urologic Surgery. Smith used VUMC's new $1 million-plus Da Vinci Surgical System, built by Intuitive Surgical, to perform a radical prostatectomy. Read MoreMay 28, 2003
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Renowned theologian McClure to lead key doctoral program
Divinity School Dean James Hudnut-Beumler announced that John S. McClure will lead one of the most unique programs in the country for educating and placing future professors of preaching and worship the beginning with the fall semester. Read MoreMay 27, 2003
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蘑菇视频, Meharry establish new Center for AIDS Research
蘑菇视频 and Meharry have been collaborating with NIH for several years on research involving HIV/AIDS, which is spread primarily by sexual contact and intravenous drug use. The goal of the new grant is to encourage further collaboration between the schools, and train new investigators to advance AIDS treatment and prevention. Read MoreMay 27, 2003
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Study looks at genetically altering commercial sunflowers: Is it harmful to the environment?
Arguments for and against genetically altering plants, fruits and vegetables continue. Read MoreMay 22, 2003