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January 14, 2013
AstraZeneca, VU collaborate to develop new treatments for major brain disorders
AstraZeneca and Vanderbilt University have signed a research collaboration agreement to identify candidate drugs aimed at treating psychosis and other neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with major brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. -
December 21, 2012
Low prenatal alcohol’s brain impact
Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds. -
October 11, 2012
Collaborative effort focuses on pediatric traumatic brain injury
Vanderbilt’s Bill Wilkerson Center and the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences are offering new interdisciplinary outpatient programs for children ages 3 to 21 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). -
October 11, 2012
Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes
An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease. -
September 7, 2012
Parkinson’s therapy may impact language
Deep brain stimulation used to treat Parkinson’s disease may impair some aspects of language processing, a recent study suggests. -
August 23, 2012
Gregory joins CDC brain injury panel
Andrew Gregory, M.D., associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will play a key role in improving the clinical care of youth with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). -
July 30, 2012
Concussion testing for young athletes
The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is now offering pre-concussion baseline testing to all community recreational athletes, in advance of many high-impact seasonal sports resuming this fall.