Growth & Finance

Carefluent Connect has storefront locations for durable medical equipment services in Nashville and Mount Juliet.
August 14, 2023

VUMC’s DME commercial subsidiary primed for growth

Durable medical equipment provider Carefluent Connect is poised for rapid growth.

By Paul Govern
The newly renovated operating room 12 at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is primarily used for cardiac surgery. (photo by Susan Urmy)
August 8, 2023

Renovated pediatric operating rooms enhance state-of-the-art surgical care

Augmented lighting on easy-to-move booms, enhanced imaging that automatically loads into patients’ medical records, and cameras with live feeds to a control room are just a few examples of the newly renovated operating rooms at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
July 18, 2023

The Alliance for Genomic Discovery announces founding biopharma members: AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer and Merck

Illumina Inc., in collaboration with Nashville Biosciences LLC, a leading clinical and genomic data company and wholly owned subsidiary of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, have announced the five founding new members of the Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

By VUMC News and Communications
Ann Walker, Research Assistant III, spins blood samples on a carousel prior to DNA extraction.
July 18, 2023

Alliance for Genomic Discovery FAQs

Here are frequently asked questions about Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 27, 2023

Embí to help steer national AI code of conduct initiative

Vanderbilt’s Peter Embí, MD, MS, has been named to a National Academy of Medicine committee working to produce a code of conduct for the development and use of artificial intelligence in health, medical care and health research.

By Paul Govern
The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council includes, top row, left to right, Kristi Allender, Nissan Group of North America; and Philip Ransdell, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. Middle row, Eric Strickland, 3LS Inc.; David Hines, Metro Nashville Public Schools; Jeff Eck, Nashville Electric Service; and Rick Ohmer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Bottom row, Allison Arata, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions; Greg Allen, former Cigna executive; Stephanie Coleman, Nashville Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Dempsey, Genesco Inc.; LaMel Bandy-Neal, Meharry Medical College; and Brent McDonald, Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions. Not pictured, Deana Ivey, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.; Rob Ivy, Lee Company; Ann Hatcher, Thrivence; Pam Jones, Vanderbilt University; Shawn Smith, Ryman Hospitality Properties; and Jared Serff, Delek US Holdings Inc. (Photo by Susan Urmy)
June 21, 2023

Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council sets priorities to improve health of communities

The Vanderbilt Health Employer Advisory Council is bringing Tennessee employers together to discuss common challenges and develop solutions to improve the health of the communities where they live and work.

By Jamie Roberts
March 28, 2023

Behavioral Health Clinical Services Center formed

The newly developed Behavioral Health Clinical Services Center provides a professional home for licensed and license-eligible, non-physician behavioral health providers who are delivering assessment, diagnosis and intervention to patients receiving services throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 9, 2023

Operating rooms at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt set for major renovation

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is set to begin the first major renovation of its operating rooms since the hospital opened 19 years ago.
By Christina Echegaray
February 2, 2023

VU, VUMC rise in National Science Foundation survey

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center climbed seven spots in a survey by the National Science Foundation that measures annual research and development expenditures.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 2, 2023

Potocsnak family’s transformative gift creates Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disorders

A transformative gift from the Potocsnak family has established the Potocsnak Center for Undiagnosed and Rare Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Nancy Humphrey
January 9, 2023

Nashville Biosciences and Illumina announce sequencing agreement with Amgen

Nashville Biosciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced an agreement with Amgen, a global biopharmaceutical company, to whole-genome sequence approximately 35,000 DNA samples.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 15, 2022

Year in Review 2022: Achievements, milestones abounded during the past year

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2022.
By Doug Campbell
December 15, 2022

Year in Review: Additions, appointments bolster VUMC’s missions

New leadership appointments during the past year helped strengthen Vanderbilt University Medical Center's core missions.
By Doug Campbell
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