Craig Boerner

Yike Li, PhD, and Maria Powell, PhD, examine patient Judit Kiss during a follow-up appointment at the Vanderbilt Voice Center.
October 20, 2022

Implanted stimulator used to treat vocal cord paralysis

Vanderbilt is the only place in the world that has an implantable bilateral pacemaker that can stimulate opening of both vocal folds in patients with bilateral vocal fold paralysis, allowing them to both breathe and speak.

By Craig Boerner
October 18, 2022

VUMC implants first patient in NAUTILUS study for treatment of idiopathic generalized epilepsy

A Vanderbilt patient with idiopathic generalized epilepsy is now the first to receive neuromodular stimulation of the brain to see if it can help with seizures.

By Craig Boerner
October 13, 2022

Research shows genetic link to moving to the beat of music

A genomic study of musicality conducted by Vanderbilt researchers identified 69 genetic variants associated with beat synchronization, meaning the ability to move in synchrony with the beat of music.

By Craig Boerner
October 6, 2022

Audio recordings could benefit older adults following clinic visits

Vanderbilt researchers are studying the impact of sharing audio recordings of their visits with older adults who have diabetes.

By Craig Boerner
The four-bed epilepsy monitoring unit performs EEG-video monitoring, allowing neurologists to record seizures in order to determine the best treatment options. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 6, 2022

VWCH adds epilepsy monitoring unit, onsite neurologist

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital has added an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), with a neurologist onsite seeing patients in the hospital.

By Craig Boerner
September 8, 2022

Study tests drug to illuminate cancer during surgery

A Vanderbilt study is testing drugs that provide a targeted fluorescent dye that clings to and illuminates cancer.

By Craig Boerner
September 1, 2022

Residency programs receiving national accolades

Vanderbilt residency programs are being recognized among their peers for consistently high rankings by multiple outlets.
By Craig Boerner
August 17, 2022

Donation leads to lectureship for Urologic Oncology

A generous donation is leading to the Hassell Franklin Lectureship for the Division of Urologic Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Craig Boerner
August 16, 2022

Sternberg to step down after two decades at Vanderbilt

Paul Sternberg Jr., MD, is stepping down from his role as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, effective June 30, 2023.
By Craig Boerner
August 10, 2022

NAM special publication focuses on COVID lessons learned

A new special publication from the National Academy of Medicine spotlights the opportunity to leverage lessons learned from the pandemic to transform health, health care and health delivery in the United States.
By Craig Boerner
August 9, 2022

Capers named to lead Vanderbilt Regional Community Hospitals

Travis Capers has been named to the newly created role of President of Vanderbilt Regional Community Hospitals, effective Aug. 15, following a nationwide search to fill the position.
By Craig Boerner
August 4, 2022

Clinic helps patients prepare to move beyond prostate cancer

Vanderbilt's REACH for Survivorship Clinic takes a holistic approach to help treat prostate cancer patients.
By Craig Boerner
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