vanderbilt brain institute Archive — Page 3 of 4

Abstract silhouette of a human head filled with a glowing tunnel of blue-white dots, surrounded by scattered white and blue jigsaw puzzle pieces.
July 9, 2015

Signals of schizophrenia

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a possible molecular mechanism of schizophrenia that could lead to new treatments for the disorder.

By Vanderbilt Health News
False-color axial brain scan showing red, yellow, green, and blue regions against a black background.
June 16, 2015

A view of brain function in disease

Vanderbilt investigators report the first use of a specialized type of MRI to study the hippocampus in patients with schizophrenia.

By Leigh MacMillan
Black-and-white sketch portrait of a mustached older man wearing a collared shirt and jacket, identified in the caption as Eric Knudsen, Ph.D.
April 23, 2015

Stanford’s Knudsen set for Discovery Lecture

Stanford University neurobiologist Eric Knudsen, Ph.D., well known for his studies of learning and attention in birds, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture at 4 p.m. April 30 in 208 Light Hall.

By Bill Snyder
A smiling young boy wearing blue gloves holds a human brain specimen at a neuroscience education event, with adults and activity materials visible in the background.
March 12, 2015

Photo: Having a blast

“Brain Blast” is sponsored annually by the Vanderbilt Brain Institute to raise awareness about the brain in health and disease.

By Vanderbilt Health News
February 5, 2015

Copper toxicity and Parkinson’s

A genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease makes neurons more vulnerable to the toxicity of heavy metals such as copper.

By Leigh MacMillan
January 23, 2015

New view of dopamine heteromers

Although heteromeric dopamine receptors composed of both D1 and D2 subunits have been proposed to play a role in depression and schizophrenia, recent studies suggest these heteromers do not exist.

By Vanderbilt Health News