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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
Nine Vanderbilt faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for outstanding academic achievement during a Dec. 12 ceremony. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt)
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