Paul Govern Archive

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nicole Ward, PhD
August 14, 2024

Nicole Ward honored by dermatological society

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

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.