drug discovery

April 16, 2014

Channel drug restores glucose balance

A new compound that activates potassium channels could be used to treat disorders of glucose homeostasis.

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2014

Small molecule protects kidney filter

A compound identified at Vanderbilt has therapeutic potential in protecting the kidney filter barrier.

By Bill Snyder
September 18, 2013

Fishing for new anti-cancer drugs

Vanderbilt investigators used an in vivo screen in zebrafish to identify a potential new anti-cancer drug.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 28, 2013

Institute of Chemical Biology to celebrate 10th anniversary

Top chemists from around the country will be on hand March 12 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB), a brave experiment that helped jumpstart the University’s robust drug discovery initiative.

By Bill Snyder
February 21, 2013

Structural snapshot hints at new influenza approach

A careful look at how the body’s natural defenses disarm virulent strains of influenza hints at the possibility of a way to fight the flu.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 17, 2012

Insights for neuroscience drug discovery

When discovering drugs for brain disorders, it’s important to test the candidates in multiple ways to avoid advancing those with restricted physiological effects.

By Leigh MacMillan
April 6, 2012

New tool hooks heart failure drugs

A new screening tool – using glowing fish embryos – could identify therapeutics for myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.
By Leigh MacMillan
January 5, 2012

Fishing for heart attack repair tools

By Leigh MacMillan
September 30, 2011

Drug-like molecules aimed at improving treatment of Parkinson’s

Drug-like molecules described by Vanderbilt researchers could lead to Parkinson's treatments with fewer side effects.
By Bill Snyder
March 11, 2011

Neuroscience drug discovery center opens at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has established a new Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to accelerate research that may lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and other disorders of the brain.
By Bill Snyder