Nicole Creanza
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Vanderbilt biologist receives $1.3M Keck grant to study what birds’ longevity could mean for human aging
Pet parrots often outlive their owners, and Vanderbilt researchers want to know why—because uncovering the biological mechanisms behind exceptional longevity could one day help safely extend the lives of humans. With the support of a new $1.3 million g... Read MoreJul. 16, 2025
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Heard that Bird: Creanza Lab develops free curriculum to teach birdsong identification
Nicole Creanza, associate professor of biological sciences Since 2020, a question has nagged at Nicole Creanza: What type of bird is singing in the background of Taylor Swift and Bon Iver’s song “Exile”? Creanza, associate professor of biological sciences, is an expert in the evolution of human… Read MoreJun. 28, 2024