Paul Govern

REDCapCon 2024 drew 479 attendees from 21 countries on six continents, the most ever for this annual event.
September 20, 2024

World’s research data administrators gather for REDCapCon 2024

REDCap, or Research Electronic Data Capture, is a web-based software application launched at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2004.

By Paul Govern
Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD, MPH. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 11, 2024

Kelly Dooley’s TB research receives MERIT Award from the NIH  

Researchers must continually chase funding for their work. Kelly Dooley’s prestigious award from the NIH is intended to help provide respite from that chase.

By Paul Govern
The Vanderbilt University Hospital group poses for a photo during the 2nd Annual QSRP Good Catch and Safety Superhero Celebration. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 4, 2024

Celebration honors staff and faculty for modeling safety, quality 

Award winners were honored at the annual celebration hosted by the Office of Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention.

By Paul Govern
August 30, 2024

Emergency department tests wireless patient monitoring

The pilot extends to continuous wireless monitoring of blood pressure, blood oxygen level, heart rate and continuous cardiac rhythm. The aim is improved vigilance, efficiency and satisfaction for patients and staff.

By Paul Govern
Nicole Ward, PhD
August 14, 2024

Nicole Ward honored by dermatological society

The award is the European research society’s highest honor.

By Paul Govern
August 13, 2024

$3.4 million research grant targets risk of heart attack, stroke

Making innovative use of observational data, researchers hope to gain new understanding of patient risk and identify existing drugs to lower risk.

By Paul Govern
August 13, 2024

Mario Davidson named director-elect of VUMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education

Comprised of more than 100 distinguished educators, the academy was formed in 2006 to enhance the education environment in the School of Medicine and VUMC.
By Paul Govern
July 25, 2024

New study to explore infection response in diabetes

With a $3 million research grant, Henrique Serezani will investigate how altered metabolism in diabetes affects inflammation and sepsis.
By Paul Govern
July 23, 2024

VUMC joins $31 million project to speed new TB therapies

Sweeping data integration and clinical trial simulations are needed to help decide which targets to prioritize in researching new tuberculosis treatment regimens.
By Paul Govern
July 18, 2024

AI could help patients ask better questions of their care teams 

AI has proven better than doctors at drafting responses to written questions from patients. A new study suggests even greater advantages in using AI to help patients write more effective messages to their care teams.
By Paul Govern
July 11, 2024

Jennifer Gaddy receives grants from March of Dimes, Burroughs Wellcome Fund

She studies infection of the female reproductive tract in the context of pregnancy.
By Paul Govern
June 24, 2024

Automated algorithm predicts risk of blood clots in hospitalized patients

This new entry to the field works in the background to provide real-time risk assessments, with no manual inputs from health care providers required.
By Paul Govern
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