Biomedical Engineering
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Hypertension hiatus
New findings offer a potential strategy for preventing heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read MoreFeb 23, 2016
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VU Inside: Dr. William Fissell’s Artificial Kidney
Vanderbilt University Medical Center nephrologist and Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. William Fissell IV is making major progress on a first-of-its kind device to free kidney patients from dialysis. He is building an artificial implantable kidney with microchip filters and living kidney cells that will be powered by a patient’s own heart. Read MoreFeb 12, 2016
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Wound-healing scaffolds
The elasticity of a scaffold used for healing skin wounds is a key factor in promoting regeneration versus scarring. Read MoreJan 27, 2016
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Using MRI to assess myelin health
Vanderbilt investigators report an improved model for estimating brain health, using MRI. Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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VU-invented wireless ECG system receives FDA approval
A wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) system invented at Vanderbilt University and marketed by a Nashville company, InvisionHeart, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Read MoreOct 22, 2015
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VenoStent, PinPtr edge closer to market with boost from $200K AIR-TT grants
Two innovative but very different products designed by Vanderbilt University engineers are getting a financial push onto the market, thanks to National Science Foundation Accelerating Innovation Research–Technology Translation (AIR-TT) grants of about $200,000 each. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Media advisory: Area Girl Scouts to earn ‘Engineering Day’ patches at Vanderbilt workshop Oct. 3
Area Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to earn their “Engineering Day” patches at an event hosted by Vanderbilt University engineering students on Saturday, Oct. 3. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Team to explore using nanoparticles to fight cancer
Three Vanderbilt researchers have received a federal grant to study the use of nanoparticles to deliver potential therapies for breast cancer that has spread to the bone. Read MoreSep 24, 2015
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Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration
The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked. Read MoreSep 9, 2015
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Delivering cells for heart repair
A polymer hydrogel material developed by Vanderbilt scientists improved the delivery of stem cells for heart repair. Read MoreJul 10, 2015
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New nanoparticle enhances success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts
A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center surgeons and biomedical engineers has developed a nanoparticle delivery system that may significantly improve the success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts. Read MoreJun 18, 2015
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Vanderbilt University honors 28 as emeriti faculty
Twenty-eight retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 8, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 8, 2015
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Two Vanderbilt students named American Humanity in Action fellows
Leslie Bruce and Aditya Karhade are among the 43 American recipients of the 2015 Humanity in Action Fellowship. They will join students and recent graduates from universities in nine countries for the Humanity in Action Fellowship program in Europe. Read MoreApr 24, 2015
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Class of 2015: Simeng Miao finds encouragement in mentorship and research
When Simeng Miao was a first-year student living in Hank Ingram House, she often spent Friday evenings in the residence of faculty head of house Dr. Kyla Terhune. For Miao, who had long dreamed of becoming a physician, the relationship was significant. Read MoreApr 23, 2015
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Micelle “packets” deliver cancer drugs
Vanderbilt researchers designed micelle “packets” to selectively deliver anti-cancer drugs to breast cancer cells. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Duvall earns Society for Biomaterials Young Investigator Award
Craig Duvall has received a Society for Biomaterials 2015 Young Investigator Award. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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Duvall to receive 2015 Society for Biomaterials Young Investigator Award for regenerative medicine research
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Craig L. Duvall has received a Society for Biomaterials 2015 Young Investigator Award for his achievements in the field of biomaterials research within 10 years of receiving his doctorate. Read MoreJan 22, 2015
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Engineering students’ invention may improve safety for women in India
A diverse group of engineering undergrads horrified by a report of violent attacks on Indian women who were walking to toilet facilities came up with an alternative. Their project has the potential to change lives in nations where plumbing is considered a luxury. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Coffee-ring diagnostic offers hope in poorest regions
Using the same mechanism that causes evaporating coffee to leave a ring behind, an interdisciplinary team of Vanderbilt researchers is designing a simple blood test to diagnose malaria in the developing world without electricity or special training. Read MoreDec 3, 2014
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‘White matter’ behaves differently in children with dyslexia
Trans-institutional neuroimaging research at Vanderbilt finds that the brain may be structured differently in children with dyslexia. Read MoreOct 29, 2014