Bill Snyder

January 24, 2013

School for Science and Math students shine in Intel competition

Seven seniors in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) made it to the semifinalist level in the Intel Science Talent Search 2013.

By Bill Snyder
January 24, 2013

Genetic testing just one weapon in HIV/AIDS fight

Genetic testing has revolutionized the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. But it is not a panacea.

By Bill Snyder
January 17, 2013

Awards honor research staff’s critical role in discovery

Karen Adkins, R.N., Elizabeth Card, R.N., and Frances Smith-House are the recipients of the 2012 Research Staff Awards at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Bill Snyder
January 17, 2013

Flu season’s rise highlights crucial role of vaccination

While this year’s flu season appears to be slowing down in some parts of the country, we’re not out of the woods yet, caution officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Bill Snyder
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January 14, 2013

AstraZeneca, VU collaborate to develop new treatments for major brain disorders

AstraZeneca and Vanderbilt University have signed a research collaboration agreement to identify candidate drugs aimed at treating psychosis and other neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with major brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia.

By Bill Snyder
January 10, 2013

Mouse study sheds light on boy-girl differences

There may be a biological basis for separate doll and dump truck aisles in the toy store.

By Bill Snyder
December 20, 2012

New endowed chair holders recognized

By Bill Snyder
December 13, 2012

Nine faculty honored at endowed chair celebration

Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements Dec. 12 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.
By Bill Snyder
December 13, 2012

Novel gene linked to familial atrial fibrillation

A rare genetic variant that occurs more commonly in families of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may be a key to better understanding this common and potentially life threatening condition, Vanderbilt University researchers reported this week.
By Bill Snyder
December 13, 2012

Nominations sought for 2013 faculty teaching, research awards

Nominations are being sought for the 2013 VUMC Academic Enterprise Faculty Awards in Teaching (School of Medicine) and Research (School of Medicine and School of Nursing).
By Bill Snyder
December 6, 2012

Hudson lands top award from matrix biology group

Billy Hudson, Ph.D., an internationally known expert on kidney diseases at Vanderbilt University, is the recipient of the 2012 Senior Investigator Award from the American Society for Matrix Biology (ASMB) — its highest honor.
By Bill Snyder
December 6, 2012

Research training program seeks global impact

For Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences, “diversity” means more than “international.”
By Bill Snyder