biomedical engineering
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July 10, 2015
Delivering cells for heart repair
A polymer hydrogel material developed by Vanderbilt scientists improved the delivery of stem cells for heart repair. -
June 18, 2015
New nanoparticle enhances success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts
A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center surgeons and biomedical engineers has developed a nanoparticle delivery system that may significantly improve the success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts. -
April 8, 2015
Micelle “packets” deliver cancer drugs
Vanderbilt researchers designed micelle “packets” to selectively deliver anti-cancer drugs to breast cancer cells. -
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. -
October 29, 2014
‘White matter’ behaves differently in children with dyslexia
Trans-institutional neuroimaging research at Vanderbilt finds that the brain may be structured differently in children with dyslexia. -
October 1, 2014
Optical imaging in drug therapy screens
A non-invasive imaging tool could test potential cancer therapies quickly to personalize therapy for patients. -
June 16, 2014
Factor impacts bone toughness
The factor ATF4 has a role in the toughness of bone and its resistance to fracture, suggesting new therapeutic targets.