Alan Bentley

June 1, 2017

Forum highlights innovative approaches to bolstering biomedical research

How can we — together — make research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) better and stronger?

By Bill Snyder
July 24, 2014

VU’s technology transfer efforts gain steam

Vanderbilt University signed 101 licensing agreements with industry partners in fiscal year 2014, nearly 20 more than the record total set last year.

By Bill Snyder
March 20, 2014

New system helps speed transfer of research materials

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched an automated system for processing and managing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), which govern the transfer of biological materials, chemicals, human tissue samples and other materials between institutions to facilitate academic research.

By Bill Snyder
September 26, 2013

VU’s technology commercialization efforts make strides

Over the past three years, Vanderbilt University more than quadrupled earnings from its technology commercialization efforts — to more than $24.5 million in the 2013 fiscal year that ended June 30, officials have announced.

By Bill Snyder
May 30, 2013

Wireless ECG invented at VU seeks ‘Jumpstart’ from business acceleration program

A wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) invented at Vanderbilt University is the centerpiece of a startup company that has been chosen to be a part of the Jumpstart Foundry Class of 2013.

By Bill Snyder
March 28, 2013

Technology transfer efforts bolstered by recent agreements

Last month, Vanderbilt University announced a collaboration agreement with GlaxoSmithKline, a leading pharmaceutical and consumer health care company, to develop potential new drugs for severe obesity.

By Bill Snyder