pharmacology Archive — Page 2 of 4
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August 28, 2012
Clues to retinal cell degeneration
A reversible chemical modification of rhodopsin, a receptor for light, plays a role in the degeneration of retinal cells. -
August 23, 2012
VU, Lipscomb partner on dual degree program
A new cooperative program between Vanderbilt University and Lipscomb University’s College of Pharmacy is focusing on the next generation of pharmaceutical researchers. By offering a pathway for students to earn both Pharm.D. and Ph.D. degrees, the program aims to boost the number of pharmacy-trained research scientists. -
August 10, 2012
Key to a woman’s heart (condition)?
Females may be at higher risk of potentially fatal heart condition due to gender differences in a protein involved in the heart’s electrical activity. -
July 31, 2012
Biomarkers may offer autism clues
A combination of biomarkers may reveal new clues about causes of and potential interventions for autism. -
July 24, 2012
Vanderbilt-led team to develop ‘microbrain’ to improve drug testing
Creating a device out of human cells that simulates brain chemistry is the goal of a $6.4 million grant which is part of major new federal initiative to develop a series of “organs on a chip” designed to improve the drug development process. -
July 18, 2012
VU study finds stress fuels breast cancer metastasis to bone
Stress can promote breast cancer cell colonization of bone, Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology investigators have discovered. -
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.