Biomedical Engineering

  • Vanderbilt University

    New nanoparticle enhances success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Jun. 19, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Q&A: Top Boeing engineer, Vandy alum lauds aerospace club for wins

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    May. 15, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Dean presents 2015 engineering faculty, staff awards

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    May. 5, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Merryman’s heart research spans new valves for kids, better surgery for elders

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    May. 4, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    School to bestow honors on 2015 graduating seniors

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    May. 1, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Design Day 2015 wows crowd; AT&T presents Innovation awards

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Apr. 24, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt charters first SACNAS student chapter in Tennessee

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Apr. 23, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Senior Aditya Karhade named first Vanderbilt Young Alumni Leader

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Apr. 17, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    ‘Challenge’ puts technology transfer ingenuity on display

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Apr. 16, 2015

  • Vanderbilt University

    Engineering student’s ‘nano-taxicab’ is best Three-Minute Thesis presentation

      Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read More

    Apr. 15, 2015