Vanderbilt University Medical Center Archives
Vanderbilt team examines human factors in nuclear power plant operations
Nov. 13, 2014—A multidisciplinary Vanderbilt team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs.
Overnight road closures near hospital entrance scheduled Nov. 10-14
Nov. 5, 2014—The north entrance drive for Vanderbilt University Hospital will be closed from Monday, Nov. 10, through Friday, Nov. 14, between 10 p.m.–4:30 a.m.
Vanderbilt researchers isolate Ebola-fighting human antibodies for possible treatment
Oct. 28, 2014—Vanderbilt University researchers have isolated Ebola-fighting human antibodies – the first of their kind – that could lead to a new treatment for the deadly virus.
Improving breast cancer chemo by testing tumors in a dish
Oct. 28, 2014—A team of biomedical engineers has developed a new "tumor-in-a-dish" technology that promises to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Capstone app project for MOOC to manage cancer patients’ pain
Oct. 24, 2014—1,165 budding programmers are participating in the university’s first MOOC capstone project – one that will result in a certificate for graduates and better pain management for patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Brain surgery through the cheek
Oct. 15, 2014—Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull.
Ebola not likely, but VUMC is prepared
Oct. 7, 2014—Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise.
Alexander’s visit highlights efforts to confront Ebola
Sep. 24, 2014—Don’t panic over Ebola. But don’t ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a “mini-hearing” held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from Vanderbilt and the State of Tennessee.
Restoration of Medical Center plaza continues
Sep. 17, 2014—The Vanderbilt University Hospital/Light Hall plaza restoration project, which began in March, is progressing on schedule.
Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1
Sep. 2, 2014—Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Vanderbilt nurses take first place at Hot Chicken Festival
Aug. 15, 2014—The team of Melissa Morton and Katie Forrester, nurse practitioners for the trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tied for first place in the amateur category at the 2014 Music City Hot Chicken Festival.
Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements
Aug. 1, 2014—Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements.