Thank you to the VU & VUMC faculty & staff and to our industry partners for your meaningful work and collaborations! Together, we experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched. View Innovation Highlights

Congratulations to this cycles’s recipients:

Katherine Aboud, Xiaoguang Dong, William Lineaweaver, Scott McCall, Leon Scott, Sahar Takkouche, Nicholas Voutsinas, Chase Webber, and Sharon Weiss

The Innovation Catalyst Fund will begin accepting applications for the next cycle on October 1. All full-time faculty at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center are eligible to apply here.

“Industry collaboration is a contact sport, and having Nissha Medical Technologies on campus will provide enhanced collaboration opportunities that would not otherwise be easily replicable,” said Alan Bentley, assistant vice chancellor for technology transfer and intellectual property development. “Our Industry Collaborations teammates have already begun developing deep relationships with NMT’s leadership, and our office is poised to work with NMT on translational R&D projects to ready new surgical products and other medical device technologies for the marketplace.” Read More

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. Opportunities include Emily's Entourage, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Genentech, Haleon, and more. 

The NIH funds this program to propel biomedical and health-related innovations. Pre-applications are due by 10/24 at 5pm CT. Learn More

Chris Harris joined the CTTC in October 2011 and is responsible for leading all Vanderbilt's licensing activities. View his leadership profile

A colorectal cancer research team led by Robert Coffey, MD, has received a prestigious Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant renewal totaling $12.6 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a five-year period. Read More

Saturday, October 11 • 8:00am-4:30pm • Alumni Hall

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Tuesday, October 14 • 2:30pm-3:30pm • MRB III 1220

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Wednesday, October 22 • 2:30pm-4:30pm

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Tuesday, October 28 • 10:00 am-11:00am

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Are you pioneering biomedical polymers, smart fabrics, next-gen coatings, or semiconductor innovation? Space-Edge is a free, application-based 12-week hybrid pre-accelerator helping teams with market traction unlock the unique power of space environments. Applications open October 15. Learn More

12,404,496 – Bioreactor Systems (Ethan S Lippmann, Alejandra I. Romero-Morales, Brian J. O'Grady, Kylie M. Balotin, Leon M. Bellan, Vivian Gama)

12,410,241–Human Monoclonal Antibodies to Enterovirus D68 (James E. Crowe, Jr. and Matthew R. Vogt) 

12,416,037–Methods for Identification of Ligand-Blocking Antibodies and for Determining Antibody Potency (Marion Francis Setliff, Ivelin Stefanov Georgie, Andrea Shiakolas, Kelsey Pilewski, and Rohit Venkat)

12,418,033–Catalytic Proton Transport Membranes and Methods of Making and Use Thereof (Piran Ravichandran Kidambi)

12,419,641–An Apparatus for Anastomosing a Cut Vessel (Kent K. Higdon and Stephane A. Braun)

12,427,314–Neuromodulation of the Glossopharyngeal Nerve To Improve Sleep Disordered Breathing (David T. Kent)

November 12-13, 2025 • Loews Hotel • Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is proud to host the 2025 Tennessee Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium.  With the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division as the Master of Ceremonies, this event underscores the strong leadership and statewide collaboration to keep Tennessee at the forefront of aviation innovation through expert panels, focused breakout sessions, and networking and collaboration opportunities.

We’re bringing together government leaders, industry pioneers, researchers, and advocates to explore how drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies can be safely and meaningfully integrated into Tennessee’s communities, infrastructure, and economy. Learn More & Register Here