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model wearing smart back bace
August 1, 2017

Smart underwear prevents back stress with just a tap

“Performance-boosting super suit” hidden under clothing can be activated by a double tap to save users’ backs.

By VUMC News and Communications
Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61
April 18, 2017

Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61 is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus

Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61—a renowned immunologist and pediatrician—is the recipient Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 10, 2017

TechShare discusses off-site data center, IT service management

The Transition Management Office hosted its second TechShare on Feb. 6 with a focus on changes to an off-site data center, IT service management and identity management.

By VUMC News and Communications
close-up of hand wearing wrist brace while typing
December 13, 2016

Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study

After injuring his shoulder, a psychology professor collaborated with his orthopedic surgeon on a study to see how quickly patients regained their typing speed after carpal tunnel surgery.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 11, 2016

Robert Vantrease, artist and 64-year employee of VUMC, dies at 89

Robert “Bobby” Vantrease, an award-winning artist who retired in 2013 after 64 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, died July 7. He was 89.

By Wayne Wood
March 31, 2016

Music is Medicine fundraiser April 7 features winner of ‘The Voice,’ benefits Children’s Hospital

The annual Music is Medicine fundraiser benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is April 7 at the Loveless Barn, featuring the winner of Season 4 of The Voice, Danielle Bradbery.

By VUMC News and Communications
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 VUMC News and Communications
December 28, 2015

The most popular research stories of 2015

With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 28, 2015

Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome

A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 29, 2015

New class of DNA repair enzyme discovered

A new class of DNA repair enzyme has been discovered which demonstrates that a much broader range of damage can be removed from the double helix in ways that biologists did not think were possible.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 19, 2015

Two Ebola Survivors’ Blood Could Help Vanderbilt Researchers Find A Treatment

By VUMC News and Communications
October 6, 2015

New VUMC messages hit airwaves this week

Television viewers in Middle Tennessee will begin to see new messages from Vanderbilt University Medical Center this week that build upon the “Promise of Discovery” theme to describe the Medical Center's work and mission.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 1, 2015

VUMC wins Spring 2015 Digital Health Awards

VUMC's Strategic Marketing Department has received multiple awards in the 17th annual Digital Health Awards program.
By VUMC News and Communications