Meet the Latest Innovation Catalyst Fund Awardees |
Vanderbilt University announced seven recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the June 2026 cycle. The selected research projects span a range of disciplines, from Biosciences and Healthcare to Engineering and Physical Sciences, offering innovative solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges.
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New Innovation Catalyst Fund Cycle Opens Oct. 1 |
Demystifying Venture Capital: Understanding the VC Landscape and How to Engage Investors
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Tuesday, October 6 at 12 p.m. at Vanderbilt University Alumni Hall Memorial Room
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FDA Clears Cardiac Imaging Software Developed with Vanderbilt Researchers
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The U.S. FDA cleared Heartvue.Proton, an AI-powered software platform for cardiac MRI built on technology developed by VUMC researchers, led by cardiologist and imaging specialist, Jeffrey Dendy.
Read more about the regulatory milestone
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Vanderbilt Graduate Interns Support CTTC’s Innovation Efforts |
Five Vanderbilt graduate students are bringing expertise spanning the life sciences and engineering to the CTTC's Internship Program, where they are gaining hands-on experience working alongside CTTC’s Licensing team.
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In the AUTM on the Air Podcast, Mike Coyle describes the launch of a new special interest group on drug repurposing, intended to provide guidelines for review of drug repurposing inventions to other universities, while positioning Vanderbilt as an expert in this space.
Listen to the podcast
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Innovation Ecosystem Partner: Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) |
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Whether you're looking to co-develop new solutions, expand your research horizons, or drive industry advancements, these opportunities provide unique ways to engage with top-tier organizations and make a lasting impact.
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Brock Center Innovator of the Year Lecture: Michael McCann
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Tuesday, October 6 at 10 a.m. at 208 Light Hall
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| CTTC FY27 Highlights (YTD) |
- Licenses & Options*: 79
- MTAs: 216
- CDAs: 17
- Invention Disclosures: 74
- U.S. Patents Issued: 16
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* includes end-user software and materials licenses along with conventional technology licenses
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Two Vanderbilt Technologies Earn Patent Protection in September |
- 12,721,744 – “Wearable Assistance Devices and Methods of Operation” (Karl Zelik, Matthew Yandell, Dustin Howser, Erik Lamers)
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12,733,839 – “Wearable Device to Monitor Musculoskeletal Loading, Estimate Tissue Microdamage and Provide Injury Risk Biofeedback” (Karl Zelik, Emily Matijevich, Leon Scott)
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