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Carrie Jones, Colleen Niswender, and Alex Waterson are newly inducted Master Innovators

Dec. 5, 2024—Vanderbilt University has announced this year’s Master Innovators. The recognition, presented by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, honors faculty whose groundbreaking research has been translated into transformative innovations, advancing their fields and making a significant impact on society. New inductees include Carrie Jones, Colleen Niswender, and Alex Waterson.

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“Speaking Through Me” wins film festival award

Dec. 4, 2024—Speaking Through Me,” a documentary featuring Kristen Gilliland, WCNDD Director of Outreach and Advocacy Programs, won best educational film at HEFFI Festival.

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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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Drug discovery efforts continue in latest chemical chronicle from the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Oct. 15, 2024—Vanderbilt University Basic Sciences shares news on WCNDD’s latest research. See full article here. Click the photo for the ACS research article Look at our Publications page for more research from WCNDD.

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More on groundbreaking study for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases with our Partners

Oct. 11, 2024—More on our groundbreaking study for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases from our partners at the University of Glasgow!  

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