@EvolutionVU

Center for Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, USA. Tweets managed by @flickanator101 and @RokasLab

 Nashville, TN
vanderbilt.edu/evolution
Joined May 2019
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Please join the Vanderbilt Department of Chemistry for the final dissertation defense of Ph.D. candidate Claiborne Tydings. Claiborne's presentation is titled: Computational Design and Modeling of Peptides with Therapeutic Potential
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Evolution Meetings@Evol_mtgAug 25
Evolution 2027 meeting logo contest! The winner will receive free conference registration and t-shirt! evolutionmeetings.org/2027-l…
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Sea turtles are remarkable specimens of evolution - but how much do you really know about them? 🐢 Take a second to get to know these marine marvels with our top 5 sea turtle facts 🌊
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Today marks the 101st anniversary of Scopes! Last year for the Centennial, NCSE hosted a Scopes webinar series and collaborated with Vanderbilt's Evolutionary Studies Institute to present a Scopes Symposium. Have a look! ncse.ngo/scopes-centennial-c…

The Scopes "Monkey" Trial at 100 | National Center for Science Education

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EvolutionVU@EvolutionVUMay 31
We post for you — tell us what you actually want to see! What's your favorite part of our week? 👇 #Evolution
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The Lasting Effects of Adversity in Rhesus Macaques - Vanderbilt University - Many factors influence growth and reproductive patterns in animals and people alike. New research, led by postdoctoral researcher Rachel Petersen of ... - ift.tt/KZbx4Fr

The Lasting Effects of Adversity in Rhesus Macaques

By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Many factors influence growth and reproductive patterns in animals and people alike. New research, led by postdoctoral researcher Rachel...

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor @Linmengmet, who has been named an Early Career Fellow by @ESA_org. Her research shows how small shifts in vegetation, like earlier leaf production or longer pollen seasons, can have big impacts on urban life and public health.
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Last chance — early-bird registration for ISEMPH 2026 closes in two days on May 1st! Register now: isemph.org
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Evolution Meetings@Evol_mtgApr 27
Talk registration for in-person closes May 3! Don't forget to register your talk. evolutionmeetings.org/instru…
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Early registration for ISEMPH 2026 is closing soon! Join us in Kiel, Germany, 28–31 July for the leading conference on evolutionary medicine and public health. Register by April 15th for the early bird discount. Don't miss it!
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Looking ahead to July! Our 11th annual meeting in Kiel, Germany (July 28-31) will bring together the ISEMPH community for presentations, discussions, and connections. Keep in mind the deadlines. We can't wait to see everyone there! isemph.org
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ISEMPH@ISEMPHMar 23
🌍 ISEMPH connects a global network of researchers and practitioners applying evolutionary principles to medicine and public health. From antimicrobial resistance to mental health, from aging to cancer, evolutionary perspectives help us understand the health challenges we face.
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ISEMPH@ISEMPHMar 18
Mark your calendars! 📅 Our 11th annual meeting is coming up July 28-31, 2026, in Kiel, Germany. Make sure your membership is up to date to get registration discounts when they become available. This is going to be a great gathering of our community! isemph.org
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ISEMPH@ISEMPHMar 9
Why do humans get so many chronic diseases? How does understanding our evolutionary past help us address modern health crises? These are questions ISEMPH members explore every day. Follow us for insights from researchers working at the frontiers of evolutionary medicine.
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Congratulations to Charu Balamurugan, BA’25, whose @MHSVanderbilt honors thesis was published in the journal Health Equity! Her research examined mental health indicators across race, ethnicity, and LGBTQ statuses of youth in Minnesotan correctional facilities.
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Reminder: Friday, February 27 is the application deadline for My COAST coming up in Galveston, TX! This unique hands-on PD is primarily focused around the Texas Gulf Coast but is open to all teachers who may benefit. Learn more and apply: forms.gle/2ScAWPWyPyQE54UH8
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NCSE would like to welcome our newest board members, Carin Bondar, Lee Ferguson, Quentin Ladson, and Gale M. Sinatra. All four new members of the board will officially join NCSE's board of directors at its April 2026 meeting. ncse.ngo/new-additions-ncses…

New additions to NCSE's board of directors | National Center for Science Education

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Save the date and join us for the Spring Career Colloquium, taking place from February 16 - 20. For more information and to register for each event, please see the link below! lnkd.in/eAFiS24A
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2/ Awardee @megbehri will study how chaotic dynamics arise in microbial🦠 populations. Her research could transform how we predict and prevent microbiome dysbiosis across human health and the environment.
 🥳 Congrats Dr. Behringer! @vuartsci
 🙏 #HFScout Paul Turner
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Reminder! Our Friend of Darwin and Friend of the Planet webinar is coming up this Thurs., 12/4! Join us virtually as we celebrate 2025's award recipients. This online event is free and will include a Q&A after brief comments from the winners. Register - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Join us virtually on 12/4 at 6 ET as we celebrate our 2025 Friend of Darwin and Friend of the Planet recipients. Register in advance for a link - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #celebratescience #ncse
Flyer image. The text reads: 2025 Friend of Darwin and Friend of the Planet Awards. December 4 at 6:00 ET. Register for this virtual event to receive a link. 6 images featuring this year's recepients: Katie Hinde, a group photo of the Evolutionary Studies Institute at Vanderbilt, Randolph M. Nesse, John Toohey-Morales, a group photo of the CLEO Institute, and Kim Cobb.

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The text reads: NCSE's 2025 Friends of Darwin. Join us virtually 12/4 at 6 ET. Recipients: Katie Hinde, Evolutionary Studies Initiative at Vanderbilt, Randolph M. Nesse. Images: Headshot of Katie Hinde, group photo of Evolutionary Studies Initiative at Vanderbilt, headshot of Randolph M. Nesse.

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The text reads: NCSE's 2025 Friends of the Planet. Join us virtually 12/4 at 6 ET. Recipients: John Toohey-Morales, The CLEO Institute, Kim Cobb. Images: Headshot of John Toohey-Morales, group photo of the CLEO Institute, headshot of Kim Cobb.

ALT The text reads: NCSE's 2025 Friends of the Planet. Join us virtually 12/4 at 6 ET. Recipients: John Toohey-Morales, The CLEO Institute, Kim Cobb. Images: Headshot of John Toohey-Morales, group photo of the CLEO Institute, headshot of Kim Cobb.

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