Innovation
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December 20, 2023
Nonaddictive pain relief system nears clinical trials
Researchers in the Vanderbilt are nearing completion of an ingenious undertaking that may be a highpoint of their careers — a non-addictive alternative for relieving chronic pain. -
November 17, 2023
Keith Obstein receives inaugural Brock Family Center Innovator of the Year Award
Keith Obstein, MD, MPH, has received the inaugural Innovator of the Year Award from the Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation in recognition of his achievements in developing and commercializing a magnetic, flexible colonoscopy system with the potential to provide a safer alternative to standard colonoscopy. -
November 10, 2023
Grant to advance prevention of hospital-acquired blood clots
A Vanderbilt team team will develop and test new clinical decision support tools to facilitate timely prevention of potentially lethal hospital-acquired blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism. -
October 17, 2023
VISE-affiliated researchers conduct phase 1 trial of novel magnetic endoscope for colonoscopies
A Vanderbilt research team is conducting the first phase 1 clinical trial of a magnetic, flexible endoscope that has the potential to provide a safer alternative to standard colonoscopy, particularly for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. -
October 2, 2023
New “DNA” podcast season explores how to harness change, ideas to improve business and medicine
Go to your favorite podcast channel right now to subscribe and listen to the first episode of Season 4! -
September 26, 2023
Academics, entrepreneurs gather for first annual AI event
Artificial intelligence experts from industry and from Vanderbilt gathered on the VUMC campus recently for the first annual Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Sessions, or HAIS 23, sponsored by the Brock Family Center. -
September 25, 2023
What could be next? Preview DNA’s Season 4 exploring the future
Preview the trailer for Season 4 of the Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast series. Explore issues facing businesses across industries, and how VUMC is experimenting with and designing solutions for problems — old and new — by supporting smart people with visionary ideas.