Reporter March 3 2023

Team seeks to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease

A Vanderbilt outreach team is visiting churches to raise awareness about peripheral artery disease.

In the bridge-enhanced ACL restoration process, a sponge-like implant creates an environment in which torn ACL fibers can heal.

Multisite clinical trial to test new ACL repair procedure

Vanderbilt orthopaedic surgeons are revisiting the method of used to repair torn anterior cruciate ligaments.

Medical School Spring Faculty Assembly set for May 19

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Spring Faculty Assembly will be noon-1:30 p.m. on May 19 in 208 Light Hall.

The number of parking spaces available in the Central Garage is being reduced as part of VUMC’s multi-year expansion project. (photo by Susan Urmy)

New phase of garage expansion begins March 18

The kickoff phase of the 15-level Link Building project that involves adding three-floors to the Central Parking Garage is progressing on schedule.

Discovery lecture features electron microscopy leader Cheng

Yifan Cheng, PhD, a leader in electron microscopy technology development and structural studies of biological macromolecules, will deliver the next Discovery Lecture on Thursday, March 9.

Moberly extends impact of cochlear implantation research, quality of life outcomes

Vanderbilt’s Aaron Moberly, MD, is developing an adult cochlear implant research/clinical program that aims to tailor rehabilitative treatment protocols to individual patients based on their auditory, linguistic and cognitive profiles.

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