STORM Lab
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VISE-affiliated researchers conduct phase 1 trial of novel magnetic endoscope for colonoscopies
The research team includes, left to right, Bruno Scaglioni, PhD; Keith Obstein MD, MPH; James Martin, PhD; Claire Landewee; Simone Calò, PhD; and Pietro Valdastri, PhD. (photo by Susan Urmy) by Jill Clendening A Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE) research team is conducting the first phase 1 clinical trial of a magnetic, flexible... Read MoreOct 19, 2023
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QuickVU Science! Cancer imaging breakthrough
In the latest QuickVU: See the imaging breakthrough that could transform cancer treatment; find out which snack could save your heart; and learn how magnets could make recovery from surgery easier and faster. Watch now! Read MoreMar 12, 2015
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Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch during minimally invasive surgeries
A team of engineers and doctors have developed a new wireless capsule that can give surgeons back their sense of touch when performing minimally invasive surgery. Read MoreOct 15, 2013
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Mechanical Engineering grad students take top honors at medical device conference
Mechanical Engineering graduate students David Comber and Massimiliano Simi have won first and second place in the Three-in-Five competition at the Design of Medical Devices Conference. Read MoreApr 13, 2012