After more than a decade of collaboration, researchers from Vanderbilt University WCNDD and Japan’s Ono Pharmaceutical have delivered a powerful proof-of-concept: first-in-class TREK channel modulators with applications in pain relief. Learn more 👉 medschool.vanderbilt.edu/basic-sciences…

🎉 The Warren Center is celebrating 5 years of innovation in neuroscience drug discovery! Huge thanks to the William K. Warren Foundation for making our mission possible. Here's to advancing brain health, together. 🧠💊 Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences Vanderbilt CTTC

Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — and it’s time for change. At Neumora, we’re dedicated to advancing brain health and bringing new hope to patients and families. Learn more at neumoratx.com.

🔬 #New from WCNDD: Our latest publication in ACS Med Chem Lett reports novel M1 positive allosteric modulators with strong potency and DMPK profiles—highlighting a new scaffold for CNS drug discovery. Read here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac… 🧪 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.5c00271

Vanderbilt was recently ranked among the 30 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure! "With some 190 species of trees scattered across 300-plus acres... it's easy to forget you're actually in the middle of a city." Learn more: vu.edu/uj1vr

Honored to continue serving Vanderbilt University at a transformative moment in higher ed. With Vanderbilt University Chancellor and our incredible community, we’re focused on expanding impact through research and teaching on economic growth, health, and national security.

🎉 Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate 5 years of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery! We’re proud of the progress made—and grateful to the William K. Warren Foundation for making it possible. Here’s to the next 5! 🧠✨ #Neuroscience #DrugDiscovery #Research

Meet Srinivasan Krishnan, one of our incredible Drug Discovery Scientists here at WCNDD. Learn more about his journey, expertise, and what fuels his passion for science. 👉 Read the full spotlight: lab.vanderbilt.edu/lindsleylab/20…

open.spotify.com/show/5qbzONIr0… Talking to teens about high-THC #cannabis products, social media & brain health is challenging, but Dr. Kristen Gilliland of WCNDD is getting results. It's more than just her scientific credentials, too. For Dr. Gilliland, this topic is personal.

.WCNDD recently celebrated the five-year anniversary of its endowment and creation — a milestone made possible by the visionary support of the 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒎 𝑲. 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!

🎧 New episode of the SMART Policy Podcast! Dr. Kristen Gilliland (WCNDD) shares how science and compassion can guide conversations with teens about cannabis, social media, and brain health. 🧠💬 Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts!

🧠 New publication alert! WCNDD’s first-in-human study of VU0467319, a selective M1 muscarinic receptor PAM, shows it’s safe, well-tolerated, and engages its target — a promising step for Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics. 📄 Read more: alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Today we announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical study for NMRA-861, our M4 positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Read more here: ir.neumoratx.com/news-releases/…

We’re proud to share that NMRA-861, a muscarinic M4 PAM discovered at WCNDD, has entered Phase 1 trials with Neumora. 🧠 “A potential best-in-class therapy offering hope for patients with schizophrenia.” – Dr. Craig Lindsley 🔗 ir.neumoratx.com/news-releases/…

🌟 Meet Sheila Elder, an administrative officer for the WCNDD whose dedication make research and operations run smoothly behind the scenes. A fun fact about her? "It has been scientifically proven that I make the best banana pudding in the world." 🍌 medschool.vanderbilt.edu/basic-sciences…

Congratulations to Neumora and the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery team for this exciting update! Read the full press release: cttc.co/article/202507…

Another week, another discovery! Check out our #latest publications. 👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%22Warre… #MondayVibes #MondayMorning #MondayMotivation