Innovation Archive — Page 2 of 9

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May 5, 2026

Music Cognition Lab investigators receive grant for research on virtual interventions for preterm infants

The funding will expand the lab’s work to improve the development of preterm infants through the therapeutic power of music.

April 23, 2026

Vanderbilt Health implants novel device to treat aortic regurgitation in high-risk patients

With the addition of the J-Valve device, Vanderbilt Health now offers minimally invasive procedures to implant devices treating every valve disease. The trial is still enrolling new patients, so other high-risk patients with aortic regurgitation could qualify.

April 9, 2026

How robotic bronchoscopy helped a Georgia man avoid unnecessary lung surgery

Oncologist Mohamed Shanshal, MD, said robotic bronchoscopy significantly improves getting patients the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, reducing their anxiety and improving care.

April 2, 2026

Vanderbilt Health lung transplant patients, doctors climb highest peak in the Americas

Most of the 27 participants were able to reach altitudes of more than 18,000 feet — exclusively personal bests. All participants were under close medical supervision.

March 25, 2026

Brock Innovator of the Year lecture: Daniel Fabbri wants to speed research and patient care  

The Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation sponsors campus lectures to celebrate award winners.

March 20, 2026

Champ’s Cupboard expands reach, services after strong first year at Monroe Carell. Read the Impact Report.

In the program’s first year, the team distributed a frozen meal or box of nonperishable food items to 235 families in the hospital, with 98% of recipients saying the food was helpful.