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The scope of robotics is rapidly expanding into new areas and fields. One area in which robotics is having a profound impact is medicine, most notably in the operating room.

Medical robots are able to provide surgeons with superhuman abilities including sub-millimetric accuracy, highly dexterous manipulators, and incision-less procedures.

Vanderbilt has an exceptional group of researchers who are working in this exciting field and have created some truly innovative technologies

Eleven new Vanderbilt technologies earned patent protection in February.

9,581,668   Multiple resonance NMR spectroscopy using a single transmitter

Boehringer Ingelheim announced a new collaboration with Vanderbilt University. The multi-year program complements an already existing collaboration by focusing on the research and development of small molecule compounds targeting the protein SOS (Son Of Sevenless). This molecule activates KRAS, a molecular switch that plays a central role in the onset of some of the deadliest cancers.

Researchers use bacteria to help control disease-carrying mosquitoes

Vanderbilt Cardiac Innovations

AgLaunch accelerates new innovations in food and agriculture. The organization addresses global issues while creating local opportunities in the Mid-South. AgLaunch connects agricultural researchers, entrepreneurs, farmers, investors, corporations and nonprofit organizations to address real farm and supply chain needs. AgLaunch is an initiative of Memphis Bioworks Foundation and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and includes a robust group of public and private partners including University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture & Tennessee State University. 

In 2016 Vanderbilt University was the birthplace of over one hundred fifty inventions with the potential to impact lives around the world. To celebrate the brilliant ideas of 2016, here are ten really cool inventions.

The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry which brings together global industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators, globally minded service providers, and members of the investment community. There were more than 400 companies, both public and private, to deliver presentations to more than 4,000 investors. 

Students become entrepreneurs through Vanderbilt's IMPACT course