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Methods for Quick and Safe Deep Access into Mammalian Anatomy

This technology uses a novel continuum robot that provides a steerable channel to enable safe surgical access to the anatomy of a patient. This robotic device has a wide range of clinical application and is a significant advance from the rigid tools currently used in minimally invasive procedures.

Licensing Contact

Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Andrea Bajo, James Netterville, Gaelyn Garrett
Category:
Robotics

Miniature Optical Coherence Tomography Probe for Real-time Monitoring of Surgery

Vanderbilt researchers have designed a forward scanning miniature intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) probe that can be used for diagnostic purposes and real-time monitoring of surgery within small spaces, such as endoscopic surgery, intraocular surgery, and other microsurgery.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

Karen Joos, Jin-Hui Shen, M. Hutson, John Kozub
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Minimally Invasive Telerobotic Platform for Transurethral Exploration and Intervention

This technology, developed in Vanderbilt University's Advanced Robotics and Mechanism Applications Laboratory, uses a minimally invasive telerobotic platform to perform transurethral procedures, such as transurethral resection. This robotic device provides high levels of precision and dexterity that improve patient outcomes in transurethral procedures.

Licensing Contact

Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Roger Goldman, Andrea Bajo, Laura Suh, Ryan Pickens, Stanley Herrell
Category:
Medical Devices
Field of Use:
Genitourinary

Model-based Compression Correction Framework for Ultrasound

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a system that corrects for compressional effects in ultrasound data during soft tissue imaging. The system uses tracking and digitization information to detect the pose of the ultrasound probe during imaging, and then couples this information with a biomechanical model of the tissue to correct compressional effects during intraoperative imaging.

Licensing Contact

Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Michael Miga, Thomas Pheiffer, Dave Smith
Category:
Computer Science & Communications Medical Imaging

New Molecules Clear Chronic Infections by Disrupting Bacterial Energy Production Pathways

New compounds developed at Vanderbilt demonstrate a unique mechanism of broad spectrum activity to stymy antibacterial resistance. The compounds are particularly useful in chronic infections where long term antibiotic therapy fails, because it specifically kills "small colony variants" -- the bacteria that have developed resistance mechanisms. These compounds show promise in treating Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), and in overcoming difficult-to-treat infections in bone in cystic fibrosis patients. These compounds could be combined with new (and old) antimicrobial drugs to outwit resistant bacterial infections.

Licensing Contact

Karen Rufus

615.322.4295

Inventors

Eric Skaar, Laura Mike, Gary Sulikowski, Alex Waterson, Paul Reid
Category:
Therapeutics

NMR Signal Amplification by Reversible Exchange (SABRE) in Water

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a method to perform the Parahydrogen Induced Polarization (PHIP) based method of Signal Amplification by Reversible Exchange (SABRE) in aqueous media. This allows the resulting hyperpolarized molecules to be used for in vivo applications.

Licensing Contact

Chris Harris

615.343.4433

Inventors

Eduard Chekmenev, Boyd Goodson, Milton Truong, Ping He, Quinn Best, Fan Shi, Kirsten Groome, Aaron Coffey, Roman Shchepin
Category:
Medical Imaging

Precision Pneumatic Robot for MRI-Guided Neurosurgery

At Vanderbilt University, a robotic steering mechanism for MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation has been developed. The small robot has submilimeter precision and is fully MRI compatible. It aims to replace current surgical practices with minimally invasive procedures in order to enhance the treatment of cancer and numerous neurological disorders such as epilepsy.

Licensing Contact

Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

David Comber, Eric Barth, Robert Webster, Hunter Gilbert
Category:
Medical Devices

System and Methods for Contact Detection and Localization in Continuum Robots

This technology expands the capabilities of continuum robots with a system and method that enables them to detect instances of contact and to estimate the position of the contact. This framework allows the motion of the robot to be constrained so as to ensure the robot doesn't damage itself, another robot arm, or surrounding environments. Applications for this technology include enhanced safe telemanipulation for multi-arm continuum robots in surgery, micro-assembly in confined spaces, and exploration in unknown environments.

Licensing Contact

Masood Machingal

615.343.3548

Inventors

Nabil Simaan, Andrea Bajo
Category:
Computer Science & Communications Robotics

System and Methods of Using Image-guidance for Placement of Cochlear Stimulator Devices, Drug Carrier Devices, or the Like

Vanderbilt inventors have developed and tested a device (C-in) and method that would shift the current invasive, risky surgical procedure of cochlear implantation to a less invasive outpatient procedure.

Licensing Contact

Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

Robert Labadie, J Michael Fitzpatrick
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Two Degrees-of-Freedom, Fluid Power Stepper Actuator Model

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel technology for use of a flexible fluidic actuator in MRI-guided surgical systems. This method eliminates the need for moving the patient out of the MRI machine, onto an operating table, and back in order to perform procedures. It is a safe, sterilized, and successful method to simplify MRI-guided surgical procedures.

Licensing Contact

Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

David Comber, Eric Barth, Jonathan Slightam, Vito Gervasi
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging