Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) Archive — Page 4 of 7

June 23, 2020

A connection to schizophrenia

The insula, a small region of the brain involved in diverse brain functions had widespread dysconnectivity in schizophrenia, Vanderbilt researchers found.

By Bill Snyder
April 23, 2020

VUMC team creates COVID-19 research registry

Out of the electronic health records (EHRs) of patients seen at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a team in the Department of Biomedical Informatics is creating a COVID-19 patient registry as a platform for research.

By Paul Govern
January 2, 2020

Chris Pua’s behind-the-scenes work brings him into spotlight

He hopes the software applications and systems he and his team develop work so well that users don’t even notice them.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 12, 2019

A new anti-seizure target?

Vanderbilt neurologists have identified a protein modification that could be targeted to reduce neuronal excitability in epilepsy.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 3, 2019

Study: personalized decision support affects intensive care

For patients in pediatric intensive care who are at high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), giving clinicians automated decision support during the electronic order entry process increased the rate of blood testing for AKI by 9%.

By Paul Govern
October 2, 2019

Research team sorts out drug screen false positive results

Vanderbilt investigators have identified 13 previously unknown drug compounds that cause false positive screenings for amphetamines, buprenorphine (an opioid), cannabinoids and methadone.

By Paul Govern