Department of Anesthesiology Archive — Page 13 of 15

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November 6, 2014

Optogenetics sheds new light on brain’s behavior modulators

A new light-based technology is allowing scientists to peer deep into the brain and alter animal behavior with the “flip of a switch.”

By Emily Poulin
Four researchers pose in a control-room setting beneath wall-mounted surveillance monitors; one sits in a chair while the others stand or sit nearby.
November 6, 2014

Vanderbilt team seeks to enhance nuclear power plant operations

A multidisciplinary Vanderbilt team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs.

By Jill Clendening
Three medical professionals in surgical attire stand in a pediatric operating room beside imaging equipment and a monitor.
October 16, 2014

Anesthesiologist from Nairobi observes VU’s services, training

Kenya struggles with a dearth of pediatric anesthesiologists, having a grand total of five. And that’s for a general population of 45 million, some 43 percent of whom are under the age of 15.

By Paul Govern
October 14, 2014

Neuronal culprit in genetic disease

A particular neuronal cell population is involved in the pathogenesis of a rare neurological disorder, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a man in a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie against a softly blurred brown background.
June 5, 2014

Shaw named head of Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Andrew Shaw, M.B. B.S., has been named chief of Vanderbilt’s Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.

By Jill Clendening
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie, indoors with artwork and furniture in the background.
May 1, 2014

Chestnut named head of Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology

By Jill Clendening