Pharmacology
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New target identified for rapid antidepressant drugs
THE IDEA Vanderbilt researchers found that ketamine’s rapid antidepressant action is due to specific synaptic effects. This represents a new target for drug development that could fill a major gap in care for depression. Ege Kavalali (Vanderbilt University) Lisa Monteggia (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) The research was led by… Read MoreNov. 10, 2021
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Jeffrey Conn, founding director of Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, named 2021 fellow of American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Jeffrey Conn, Lee E. Limbird Chair and professor of pharmacology, is among 16 scientists named 2021 fellows of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Selection as a fellow of ASPET is an honor bestowed on members who have demonstrated excellence… Read MoreSep. 27, 2021
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Pharmacology seeks new assistant professor
The Department of Pharmacology within the School of Medicine Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position as part of the Destination Vanderbilt faculty-hiring initiative. We seek outstanding scientists with an interdisciplinary perspective addressing fundamental questions in molecular… Read MoreSep. 14, 2021