biomedical engineering Archive — Page 3 of 4

A researcher holds a small transparent implantable artificial kidney device in a laboratory, with computer screens displaying technical graphics in the background.
February 12, 2016

VU Inside: Dr. William Fissell’s Artificial Kidney

Vanderbilt University Medical Center nephrologist and Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. William Fissell IV is making major progress on a first-of-its kind device to free kidney patients from dialysis. He is building an artificial implantable kidney with microchip filters and living kidney cells that will be powered by a patient’s own heart.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Silhouetted construction workers on tiered scaffolding against a golden sunset.
January 27, 2016

Wound-healing scaffolds

The elasticity of a scaffold used for healing skin wounds is a key factor in promoting regeneration versus scarring.

By Leigh MacMillan
Multiple blue-toned sagittal MRI scans of the human brain arranged together, with white technical labels overlaid.
January 25, 2016

Using MRI to assess myelin health

Vanderbilt investigators report an improved model for estimating brain health, using MRI.

By Sanjay Mishra
October 22, 2015

VU-invented wireless ECG system receives FDA approval

A wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) system invented at Vanderbilt University and marketed by a Nashville company, InvisionHeart, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Three researchers pose in a laboratory beside microscopes, computer monitors, and other equipment; one monitor displays a magnified specimen.
September 24, 2015

Team to explore using nanoparticles to fight cancer

Three Vanderbilt researchers have received a federal grant to study the use of nanoparticles to deliver potential therapies for breast cancer that has spread to the bone.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Eleven adults stand in a row on a stage in front of black curtains, palm plants, and a Vanderbilt-branded lectern.
September 9, 2015

Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration

The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked.

By Vanderbilt Health News