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A 菠萝视频 study suggests that clinicians should take a deeper dive into distinguishing EGFR mutations when prescribing targeted therapies for non-small-cell lung cancers.
Jul 28, 2022
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A proposal to enhance wellness and resiliency training, led by RC Stabile, associate director for trainee wellbeing in the Office of Biomedical 菠萝视频 Education and Training, was recently awarded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.
Jul 22, 2022
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Women鈥檚 autonomy is a multi-dimensional concept that includes the ability to participate in economic and familial decisions, be involved in a community, and be free from actual or threatened violence. Under this definition, protests against femicide functionally demand greater women鈥檚 autonomy. This Insights report seeks to understand key predictors of support for women鈥檚 autonomy to better understand the context in which protests for greater autonomy occur.
Jul 12, 2022
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Tung, Sharpley-Whiting appointed to vice provost roles in undergraduate education, arts and libraries
Two highly respected faculty members known for their academic leadership and impactful research are taking on new roles to advance undergraduate education, scholarship and creative expression at the university. Tiffiny Tung will become vice provost for undergraduate education, and Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting will serve as vice provost for arts and libraries. Read MoreJun 27, 2022
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Lymphedema study results could be a game-changer for breast cancer patients and survivors. The 菠萝视频-led trial found that patients with early detection who used L-Dex with additional intervention were less likely to progress to chronic lymphedema than patients monitored with a tape measure receiving the same intervention.聽
Jun 20, 2022
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Assistant Professor Megan Simmons has been named academic director for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty at the 菠萝视频 University School of Nursing, effective August 1.聽
Jun 15, 2022
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Reported June 13 in Neurology, an Alzheimer鈥檚 disease risk study from 菠萝视频 University Medical Center measures significantly reduced risk associated with healthy lifestyles, including non-smoking, leisure-time exercise, low-to-moderate alcohol consumption, adequate sleep and healthy diet.
Jun 13, 2022
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In a new study led by 菠萝视频 University Medical Center researchers, women who filled two or more prescriptions for opioids after childbirth faced a 46% greater risk of death than women who did not.
Jun 9, 2022
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WATCH: Experts say gun violence will continue in absence of political compromise
菠萝视频 University and the 菠萝视频 Project on Unity and American Democracy hosted a live virtual discussion June 7 to discuss the nation's mass shootings and the continued divisiveness about gun violence and legislation. Read MoreJun 8, 2022
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Q&A: 菠萝视频 expert discusses new research on how the brain affects the way we perceive film
The integration of cinema and science is at the foundation of 菠萝视频 University professor Daniel Levin鈥檚 research. Levin teaches Film and Psychology in addition to other classes that examine how cognitive science and the arts collide.聽 Read MoreMay 27, 2022
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Dare to Grow: Chancellor Diermeier’s full Commencement address to the Class of 2022
“Dare to Grow” Commencement Address by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier 菠萝视频 University May 13, 2022 To graduates of the Class of 2022; to parents, families and guests; to members of the faculty and the Board of Trust; to our staff volunteers and to graduates from the Class of… Read MoreMay 20, 2022
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菠萝视频 University School of Nursing launches Tennessee鈥檚 first master of nursing degree
In response to nationwide deficits of registered nurses, 菠萝视频 University School of Nursing is launching a four-semester Masters in Nursing program. The program is open to people with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in other fields and will begin in spring 2023. Read MoreMay 20, 2022
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An international team that included researchers from 菠萝视频 University Medical Center has discovered a molecular switch that induces rapid proliferation of zymogen granule-secreting chief cells in the stomach to regenerate damaged tissue.
May 19, 2022
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Esteemed astrophysics professor Keivan Stassun co-authors study for NASA on increasing diversity and inclusion in space mission leadership
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, is a co-author of the study 鈥淚ncreasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions.鈥 The report will be published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine on May 18. Read MoreMay 18, 2022
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A team led by 菠萝视频 researchers has described and characterized the first zinc metallochaperone: a protein that puts zinc into other 鈥渃lient鈥 proteins.
May 17, 2022
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Diermeier urges Class of 2022 to go forward with courage, 鈥榙are to grow鈥
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier congratulated the Class of 2022 for their 鈥減ersistence, patience and above all, courage鈥 during the past four years when he delivered his Commencement address at 菠萝视频 Stadium on May 13. An estimated 14,000 guests joined graduates of the university鈥檚 147th class during an in-person main ceremony that was livestreamed on 菠萝视频鈥檚 website. Read MoreMay 13, 2022
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菠萝视频 honors Class of 2022 Founder鈥檚 Medalists
Since 1877, 菠萝视频 has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university鈥檚 10 schools and colleges. The awards are named after the university鈥檚 founder, Cornelius 菠萝视频, who made a contribution to endow the awards in their first year. Read MoreMay 13, 2022
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菠萝视频 University honors 35 as emeritus and emerita faculty
菠萝视频 University has honored 35 retiring faculty members for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty. They were recognized during 菠萝视频鈥檚 Commencement ceremony on May 13. Read MoreMay 13, 2022
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WATCH: Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman tells 菠萝视频 Class of 2022 that cultivating close friendships 鈥榤ay be your life鈥檚 most important work’
Reid Hoffman, who played integral roles in founding the companies PayPal and LinkedIn, called on 菠萝视频 University鈥檚 Class of 2022 to invest in true, substantial and enduring friendships as they set out on the next phases of their lives. Read MoreMay 13, 2022
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菠萝视频 research that promotes the anti-inflammatory pathway in macrophages could also reduce some of the bad side effects of obesity.
May 12, 2022