Vanderbilt University

Dr. Tom Dillehay, Vanderbilt University – Human Migration into the Americas

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 27 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Tom Dillehay of Vanderbilt University explains the debate over exactly how and when humans migrated into North and South America.

Dr. Larisa DeSantis, Vanderbilt University – Megafauna Diets and Extinction

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Larisa DeSantis of Vanderbilt University reveals what North America’s largest predators were eating just before they died out.

Larisa DeSantis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on revealing the ecology and biology of ancient mammals, with a focus on assessing past responses to climate change. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Florida.

Dr. Larisa DeSantis, Vanderbilt University – Mammal Survival and Deep Time

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Larisa DeSantis of Vanderbilt University explains the evolutionary strategy that allowed mammals to survive multiple shifts in the Earth’s climate.

Larisa DeSantis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on revealing the ecology and biology of ancient mammals, with a focus on assessing past responses to climate change. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Florida.

Dr. David Zald, Vanderbilt University – Brain Chemistry and Work Ethic

Bradley Cornelius — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. David Zald of Vanderbilt University reveals why some people are more willing to go the extra mile for a potential reward.

Dr. Paul Newhouse, Vanderbilt University – Nicotine and Memory

Bradley Cornelius — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Newhouse of Vanderbilt University explains research that suggests nicotine may have beneficial effects on aging brains.

Dr. Danny Winder, Vanderbilt University – Neurology of Alcohol Addiction

Bradley Cornelius — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Danny Winder of Vanderbilt University explains why the effects of alcohol can vary widely among individuals.

Danny Winder is an associate professor of molecular physiology and biophysics at Vanderbilt University where his research lab focuses on understanding the synaptic mechanisms behind anxiety and addiction. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and he holds a Ph.D. from Emory University.