Vanderbilt University Medical Center Archive — Page 10 of 36

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Neurons with serotonin transporters labeled with quantum dots. (Jerry Chang / Vanderbilt)
June 27, 2012

Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level

An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail.

Vanderbilt University campus buildings surrounding a curving roadway and landscaped grounds.
June 26, 2012

Construction work will affect Medical Center Drive

By Vanderbilt Health News
Exterior of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with several modern hospital buildings behind landscaped grounds and a sign marked “1211.”
June 18, 2012

Vanderbilt and affiliates receive $18.8 million to improve health care, reduce costs for chronic conditions

By John Howser
A woman in a red blouse uses a tablet displaying a medical interface in a hospital room, while a clinician stands beside a patient in the background.
June 18, 2012

New mobile ‘app’ helps medical center monitor hand washing compliance

By Vanderbilt Health News
Sepia aerial view of Vanderbilt University Hospital’s interconnected multi-story buildings, surrounding roads, and wooded grounds.
June 5, 2012

View historical medical center images through new website

By Vanderbilt Health News
Vanderbilt University campus buildings surrounding a curving roadway and landscaped grounds.
May 30, 2012

Part of Pierce Avenue closed June 2

By Vanderbilt Health News