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Precancer Detection Vanderbilt cell and developmental biologists have made progress in understanding the origins of cancer by studying the precise timing of cellular growth. Their work suggests that colorectal cancer often arises from multiple normal cells in the intestinal lining, not just a single cell. The researchers developed a highly… Read More

Great Britain’s Wellcome Trust has recognized Vanderbilt’s Carrie K. Jones and the University of Glasgow’s Andrew Tobin with their prestigious Discovery Award. The pair will study how blocking the M5 muscarinic receptor in the brain counteracts opioids’ addictive properties, which could lead to new treatments for preventing or addressing opioid… Read More

The Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery at Vanderbilt University consists of a remarkable community dedicated to advancing the translation of basic science to novel therapeutics to treat serious brain disorders. In addition to our outstanding faculty, postdocs, and trainees who are at the forefront of our cutting-edge… Read More

Congratulations Colleen Niswender, promoted to associate professor with tenure in the Department of Pharmacology!… Read More

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. Read More

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