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February 26, 2015

Paralyzed by accident, grad student engineers his future with exoskeleton

Andrew Ekelem, who has used a wheelchair since a college snowboarding accident, brings an invaluable perspective to the lab of mechanical engineer Michael Goldfarb.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 19, 2015

Snow Daze: How VUMC weathered the storm

The winter storm that swept through Middle Tennessee last week brought a little bit of everything to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. See the week in pictures.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 5, 2015

Student-designed ‘makerspace’ gives patients tools to create

An innovative mobile cart serves as a learning space to engage and excite patients and their families during long hospital stays.

By VUMC News and Communications
puzzel pieces, autism
January 5, 2015

Autism Tennessee: ‘Supporting Parents for Healthier Outcomes’ Jan. 9

Autism Tennessee’s parent representatives respond to an average of 3,000 requests for resources and support each year. Staff and researchers wanted to quantify how this support was enriching people’s lives. They will report their findings at a community breakfast on Jan. 9.

By VUMC News and Communications
coffee cup with coffee stains on table
December 3, 2014

Coffee-ring diagnostic offers hope in poorest regions

Using the same mechanism that causes evaporating coffee to leave a ring behind, an interdisciplinary team of Vanderbilt researchers is designing a simple blood test to diagnose malaria in the developing world without electricity or special training.

By VUMC News and Communications
Campus aerials. (John Russell/Vanderbilt University)
November 21, 2014

Flexner Deans’ Lecture to explore new technologies in vaccine design

Barney Graham will speak on “The Impact of New Technologies on Vaccine Design and Availability.”

By VUMC News and Communications
November 13, 2014

Vanderbilt team examines human factors in nuclear power plant operations

A multidisciplinary Vanderbilt team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 5, 2014

Off Limits: Doctors are working to research and treat the increasing number of Americans with severe food allergies

By Nancy Humphrey
October 24, 2014

Capstone app project for MOOC to manage cancer patients’ pain

1,165 budding programmers are participating in the university’s first MOOC capstone project – one that will result in a certificate for graduates and better pain management for patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 24, 2014

Alexander’s visit highlights efforts to confront Ebola

Don’t panic over Ebola. But don’t ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a “mini-hearing” held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from Vanderbilt and the State of Tennessee.
By Bill Snyder
September 4, 2014

Outpatient pharmacy debuts online refills

The Vanderbilt Outpatient Pharmacy has launched a website to allow current customers to request refills online.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 29, 2014

Flexner Dean’s lecture features David Asch Sept. 8


The Flexner Dean’s Lecture Series will feature 
University of Pennsylvania's David A. Asch on Sept. 8.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 29, 2014

Alumnus elected to National Medical Honor Society Board of Directors

By VUMC News and Communications
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