Bill Snyder Archive — Page 79 of 121

Boy looking through blinds
February 2, 2017

Gene mutation discovery may hold autism clues: study

Researchers at Vanderbilt have identified what may be a genetic “smoking gun” for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — a mutation in the gene for the critical neuronal protein CaMKII.

By Bill Snyder
Three men pose outside an arched stone-and-brick building entrance. The caption identifies them as Bradley Richmond in the center, with mentor Timothy Blackwell on the left and program director Roy Zent on the right.
February 2, 2017

New Physician Science Doctoral Program graduates first student

As a fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Bradley Richmond, M.D., saw a lot of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an inflammatory lung disease caused most often by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke.

By Bill Snyder
January 26, 2017

New management software bolsters research cores

This month the Office of Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) began transitioning VUMC research cores, facilities and shared resources (known collectively as “cores”) to a new core management application that officials said will streamline ordering and billing for core services.

By Bill Snyder
The sunlit Earth viewed from space, with Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia visible against a black, star-filled background.
January 26, 2017

Global health meet explores future needs

The health of people around the world depends to a large extent on the ability of the global health community to predict what challenges must be met in the future.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of Vivien Casagrande smiling in front of shelves of red law books, set against a Vanderbilt University patterned background.
January 24, 2017

Casagrande recalled as neuroscience pillar, supportive mentor

Vivien Casagrande, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) noted for her many contributions to the visual sciences, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 21. She was 74.

By Bill Snyder
Illustration of a child with an open mouth receiving a throat swab from a gloved hand.
January 24, 2017

Saliva test for obesity risk

“Epigenetic signatures” in DNA may present an opportunity for prevention of or early intervention in childhood obesity.

By Bill Snyder