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Engineering professor De-en Jiang is among world’s highly cited researchers
De-en Jiang, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and of chemistry, is on this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited the most frequently by other researchers. Jiang also was cited in the 2023 list. De-en Jiang He is among 6,636 “highly cited researchers” around the… Read MoreNov. 21, 2024
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NSF grant to fund Vanderbilt-led research to develop world’s first custom GenAI 911 training system
Meiyi Ma, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Meiyi Ma, assistant professor of computer science at Vanderbilt, is leading research funded by a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop what’s considered the world’s first Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) training system for 911 call takers and dispatchers. The work… Read MoreNov. 20, 2024
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Biomedical engineer part of novel research receiving a $3.3 million ARPA-H award to develop at-home therapy for preterm labor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as an awardee of the Sprint for Women’s Health, an initiative to address critical unmet challenges in women’s health, champion transformative innovations and tackle health conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. VUMC will receive $3.3… Read MoreNov. 15, 2024
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In aggressive form of breast cancer, response to therapy may contribute to tumor regrowth, according to Vanderbilt-led study
A recent study by a team of researchers at Vanderbilt University found that response to radiation therapy for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)—one of the most aggressive forms of the disease—may contribute to tumor recurrence. Marjan Rafat Marjan Rafat, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, explained that radiation… Read MoreNov. 14, 2024
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Vanderbilt-led consortium receives more than $8 million in federal funding to improve multimodal transit operations in Tennessee
Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a consortium comprised of several different universities and regional transit agencies that has received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate artificial intelligence-driven multimodal transit operations across… Read MoreNov. 12, 2024
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Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases… Read MoreNov. 7, 2024
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Collaborative project targets early lung cancer detection in people living with HIV
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in people living with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, with an incidence nearly three times higher than in those without HIV. Vanderbilt engineering professors and physicians from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center are using cutting-edge imaging and biomarker research to advance… Read MoreNov. 4, 2024
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Pioneering AI education: Vanderbilt and Coursera lead the way in global generative AI
In May 2023, Professor Jules White released his first generative AI online course using the Coursera platform: Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT. In the next 18 months, the university’s partnership with Coursera expanded significantly, and Vanderbilt added 13 more courses and seven “specializations.” The Coursera content has proven popular. More than… Read MoreNov. 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration
Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Participants heard from Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nissan North America Chairperson Jérémie Papin, and discussion was moderated by Vice Provost for Career Advancement and… Read MoreOct. 31, 2024
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Jefferson Street program highlights connection between engineering and community engagement for Nashville high school students
A pilot program started by Ghina Absi, assistant professor in the practice of civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University, is helping to spark high school students’ interest in engineering and STEM as well as show them the impact they can have on their communities. The program is… Read MoreOct. 30, 2024