Research, News & Discoveries
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Karen Davis
Karen Davis, the program coordinator for the Center for Structural Biology, enjoys feeling like she is "a part of something bigger” than herself, both in and out of the office. She is a huge soccer fan and coaches two co-ed recreational soccer teams at the Nashville Youth Soccer Association. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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Nguyen marries basic and translational approaches to ID new brain region responsible for epileptic seizures
Assistant professor of pharmacology Quynh Anh Nguyen spearheaded research that points to a previously unidentified region of the hippocampus as responsible for epileptic seizures. The work could lead to new avenues of treatment to help epilepsy patients control their seizures. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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New structures offer insight into how a bacterial motor powers bacterial chemotaxis, a key infectious process
An international collaboration led by Professor of Pharmacology Tina Iverson identified how bacteria move in response to their environment, a process essential for infection by pathogens. Read MoreApr. 17, 2024
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Carrie Jones wins Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award at Spring Assembly
This year’s Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award was awarded to Carrie Jones, associate professor of pharmacology, for her work understanding schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and addiction and her willingness to support students in her lab. Read MoreApr. 15, 2024
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Vanderbilt researchers showcase cutting-edge structural biology at annual CSB Symposium
The 2024 Center for Structural Biology Symposium, which took place on March 28, celebrated its decades of success, research undertakings, and goal of strengthening the structural biology community at Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr. 15, 2024
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Pietenpol to receive American Society of Clinical Oncology’s highest honor
Jennifer Pietenpol, Executive Vice President for Research and chief scientific and strategy officer for VUMC and professor of biochemistry and otolaryngology, is the 2024 recipient of the Science of Oncology Award, for outstanding contributions to basic or translational research in cancer. She is among a select group of global oncology leaders being recognized with special awards by ASCO and Conquer Cancer, the organization’s foundation. Read MoreApr. 11, 2024
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Fourteen biomedical sciences students receive 2024 Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award
Fourteen biomedical sciences students from across the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and the School of Medicine have been awarded the Provost Pathbreaking Discovery Award from the Graduate School. Read MoreApr. 10, 2024
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Celebrating recent appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences
Congratulations to our School of Medicine Basic Sciences community members who were promoted or received new appointments from January to March 2024! These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school. Read MoreApr. 4, 2024
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Hinton lab maps structure of mitochondria at different life stages
Antentor Hinton Jr. spearheaded a collaboration with labs from across Vanderbilt University, the U.S., and Brazil to create 3D maps of mitochondria inside brown adipose tissue, which may help researchers identify potential therapies to treat metabolic ailments. Read MoreApr. 4, 2024
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Chazin named senior associate dean of biomedical research education and training
Walter Chazin, Chancellor’s Chair in Medicine and professor of biochemistry and chemistry, has been named senior associate dean of biomedical research education and training. Kathleen Gould, Louise B. McGavock Chair, is stepping down from the role after 14 years with the BRET Office to return her focus to her research program in the department of cell and developmental biology. Read MoreMar. 28, 2024