Vanderbilt Institute For Surgery And Engineering
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Vanderbilt researcher leads development of novel robotic valve to address acid reflux, other organ system disorders
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreSep. 29, 2025
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Grant supports development of head-mounted augmented reality system to guide tumor resection
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreSep. 16, 2025
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Michael Miga appointed director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreSep. 23, 2024
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Notable neuroscientist is keynote speaker for Vanderbilt’s 11th annual surgery and engineering symposium
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreNov. 28, 2022
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Student-developed machine-learning techniques make surgeries safer, easier to review
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreApr. 12, 2021
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New engineering graduate program in surgery and intervention launches in fall 2021
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreJan. 13, 2021
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Custom, virtual world highlights annual VISE symposium
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreJan. 5, 2021
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Vanderbilt computer scientists awarded NSF grant to restructure research’s road to the public
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreSep. 22, 2020
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VISE researchers receive $3.1M grant for customizable cochlear implant programming
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreJun. 26, 2020
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Collaborative project from VU and VUMC improves intubation box safety for COVID-19 caregivers
https://cdn.vanderbilt.edu/vu-sub/wp-content/uploads/sites/282/2025/09/29152523/Dong-video.mp4 A team of researchers led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, have developed a magnetic robotic valve to provide minimally invasive intervention for gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly other organ system disorders. Xiaoguang Dong The paper, “Magnetic soft… Read MoreMay. 12, 2020