Danny Winder

November 21, 2013

Winder named associate director of MSTP program

Danny Winder, Ph.D., professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has been appointed associate director of the Vanderbilt Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), which enables future leaders in academic medicine to earn both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees.

By Bill Snyder
March 21, 2013

Novel push-pull action clue to brain disorders

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered a new “push-pull” mechanism in the brain that one day could lead to new treatments for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, as well as stress-related disorders and addiction.

By Bill Snyder
January 23, 2012

Alcohol’s molecular mediators

Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders.

By Leigh MacMillan
Cocaine
July 22, 2011

Stress circuitry key to drug relapse

Brain systems involved in the body’s stress response may drive drug relapse.

By VUMC News and Communications
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