Department of Neurological Surgery Archive — Page 7 of 7

Dr. Jay C. Wellons stands in a hospital hallway wearing glasses, a white medical coat, dress shirt, and patterned tie; his coat identifies him as a pediatric neurosurgeon.
October 7, 2013

New faculty: Jay Wellons brings national research network to Children’s Hospital

When physician Jay Wellons was explaining to his son why the family was moving to Nashville, he put it in terms to which the 7-year-old could relate. “Daddy has a chance to join the Avengers,” he said.

Blood clot caught in a stent-retriever device attached to a thin catheter, shown on white gauze.
September 19, 2013

Study tracks clot removal’s effectiveness at treating stroke

Over the past decade, neurointerventionalists have refined techniques for manually removing blood clots causing stroke. Now they are joining forces for a clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the techniques.

Two suited men shake hands at a medical conference; a presentation screen and attendees are visible in the exhibition hall behind them.
June 13, 2013

Neurosurgery resident lands ‘Top Gun’ award for surgical skills

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurosurgery resident earned “Top Gun” honors at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

Medical-style illustration of a translucent human figure with a glowing highlighted area in the brain.
March 20, 2013

New drugs a good BET for brain cancer

A novel class of drugs that target “BET” proteins may have broad utility for treating genetically diverse brain tumors.

Physician in a white coat standing with folded arms in a brightly lit hospital corridor.
February 28, 2013

Fellowship hones minimally invasive brain surgery skills

After six months in Australia studying under an international expert in endoscopic neurosurgery, Lola Chambless, M.D., has brought those minimally invasive brain tumor surgery techniques back to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Portrait of a smiling man in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and patterned red tie against a brown background.
December 13, 2012

International meet focuses on latest concussion research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was well represented in Zurich, Switzerland, at the fourth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, which assembled the world’s leading concussion medical experts and athletic governing bodies to discuss concussion care and policy.