Evan Dorian Archive — Page 5 of 6

Patient Kai Chan works with Jess Knoble, MT-BC, at the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab.
July 31, 2025

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab is a space for learning for everyone involved 

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are on their way to finding out what science has to say about why music is important for health.

By Evan Dorian
July 7, 2025

Vanderbilt Health at forefront of improving head and neck surgery with fluorescence imaging to ‘light up’ nerves 

A new study identified a safe and effective fluorescent imaging agent that can assist surgeons in visualizing — and therefore protecting — nerves during surgery.

By Evan Dorian
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July 2, 2025

Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center receives federal funding to support world-class research as a Center of Excellence  

The announcement of the recognition of VMAC as an NIH Center of Excellence comes nearly five years after the creation of an exploratory NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

By Evan Dorian
June 26, 2025

John White’s medical team has spent decades helping him achieve goals in life — and on the soccer field

His different heart didn’t mean accepting limits

By Evan Dorian
June 23, 2025

Data from fluorescence imaging can improve outcomes in head and neck cancer surgery: study 

Research found that using data collected both during surgery and after a tumor’s removal can help guide surgeons in achieving a negative margin in cancer resection.

By Evan Dorian
June 11, 2025

Thorough and decisive in his work, kind and uplifting in the workplace: Ahmed Guhdija is the ‘embodiment of professionalism’ for the Department of Revenue and Reimbursement

“I am incredibly fortunate to work under such an exemplary director,” wrote one nominator. “Ahmed’s leadership style is both inspiring and effective. He possesses a remarkable amount of professionalism and can create a motivating work environment while providing constructive feedback.”

By Evan Dorian