A “transformational” $6.4 million gift from Dallas couple Donald Test Jr., and his wife, Charlotte, who have a very personal connection to the devastating disease of schizophrenia, is supporting Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry research and treatment into schizophrenia and related disorders.
“Through this commitment and their prior gifts to Vanderbilt, Mr. and Mrs. Test are empowering us to battle this devastating disease in a very direct way,” said Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., vice chancellor for Health Affairs and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “Their generosity is greatly appreciated and is allowing us to increase the pace of research and training for future generations of physician scientists who are passionate about finding new treatments for those they serve.”
“This transformational, one-of-a-kind gift is allowing us to enhance our clinical and research program and ultimately accelerate our efforts to better understand and treat psychotic disorders,” said Stephan Heckers, M.D., chair of the Department of Psychiatry.
