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Bender and Gilliland promotions announced

Nov. 20, 2024—Congratulations Aaron Bender and Kristen Gilliland on your appoints as research assistant professors in the Department of Pharmacology!

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Designing a backup for a drug compound to improve memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nov. 20, 2024—Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have been at the forefront of drug discovery efforts to treat serious brain disorders. In this Medical Press interview, Julie Engers, research assistant professor of pharmacology and lead researcher on the ACS Chemical Neuroscience paper, discusses the WCNDD’s most...

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Kristen Gilliland to speak at HEFFI Festival 2024

Nov. 20, 2024—Kristen Gilliland, WCNDD Director of Outreach and Advocacy Programs, will speak at HEFFI Festival 2024. In her talk, “Teaching Teenagers Through Film How Stress and Substance Use Impact Brain Health,” Kristen will share her extensive knowledge and experience in the field.            

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