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November 14, 2014

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center Announce Steps to Strengthen Future

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2014

Message from the Chancellor about steps to ensure continued vibrancy and growth for VU and VUMC

By VUMC News and Communications
two nuclear plant silos
November 13, 2014

Vanderbilt team examines human factors in nuclear power plant operations

A multidisciplinary Vanderbilt team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 28, 2014

Vanderbilt researchers isolate Ebola-fighting human antibodies for possible treatment

Vanderbilt University researchers have isolated Ebola-fighting human antibodies – the first of their kind – that could lead to a new treatment for the deadly virus.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 28, 2014

Improving breast cancer chemo by testing tumors in a dish

A team of biomedical engineers has developed a new “tumor-in-a-dish” technology that promises to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

By VUMC News and Communications
Robotic device attache to dummy patient
October 15, 2014

Brain surgery through the cheek

Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 7, 2014

Ebola not likely, but VUMC is prepared

Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise.
September 24, 2014

Alexander’s visit highlights efforts to confront Ebola

Don’t panic over Ebola. But don’t ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a “mini-hearing” held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from Vanderbilt and the State of Tennessee.
By Bill Snyder
September 17, 2014

Restoration of Medical Center plaza continues

The Vanderbilt University Hospital/Light Hall plaza restoration project, which began in March, is progressing on schedule.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 2, 2014

Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1

Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 15, 2014

Vanderbilt nurses take first place at Hot Chicken Festival

The team of Melissa Morton and Katie Forrester, nurse practitioners for the trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tied for first place in the amateur category at the 2014 Music City Hot Chicken Festival.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements

Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 17, 2014

Hospital plaza will undergo major restoration

After little change since its construction in 1977, one of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most familiar landmarks, the plaza behind Vanderbilt University Hospital, is getting a major face lift and repair.
By John Howser
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