Screening and clinical trials are further advancing research to develop therapies that delay or prevent the progression to clinical disease in people at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes.

“How much closer to an angel can you get than a little bitty baby struggling for life?” said Dean Driver, 91, who converted a panel truck into VUMC’s first neonatal transport in his driveway.

Consortium members will identify key health care challenges and codevelop targeted solutions that improve patient outcomes and health care efficiency. 

The highlighted efforts demonstrated commitment to expanding the use of advanced technology to serve patients.

An international team of experts, including the Uganda Cancer Institute, is developing a groundbreaking mobile breast cancer diagnostic kit to enhance early detection in Uganda, where 70% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage.

The new consulting service will offer robust capabilities in understanding the provider journey, prescription journey, data capabilities and best practice sharing.

Topics will include insights into the resources Vanderbilt offers and how the institution helps researchers navigate intellectual property and tech transfer processes.