Research
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Vanderbilt nanodrug may be a paradigm shift for cancer
A multidisciplinary research team at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has discovered a new way to kill a tumor by disrupting its acidic “microenvironment” without harming normal tissue. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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Weimer receives NSF CAREER Award to improve safety and efficacy of machine learning, AI systems
James Weimer, assistant professor of computer science and noted medical-device entrepreneur, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to improve the safety and efficacy of systems that use advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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Vanderbilt University to launch new review board for social, behavioral and educational research
The Institutional Review Board will be led by key faculty and coordinated with the Human Research Protections Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This initiative, aimed at enhancing IRB services and compliance, represents a significant advancement in the university’s research capabilities and oversight. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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VUMC study finds molecular switch key to repair of kidney damage
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified Rac1, a molecular switch that regulates the actin cytoskeleton of epithelial cells in the collecting ducts, as a driver of post-obstructive kidney repair. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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Watch Now: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art’
Join the next Lab-to-Table conversation, “Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art” on Feb. 20 at 11:00 a.m. Read MoreFeb 7, 2024
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Combining unique methods, Kuriyan lab discovers new protein functions; explores physical space of proteins
Combining deep mutagenesis and cryo-EM reveals new conformational state of a protein responsible for high-speed DNA replication. The research builds on growing theories of molecular evolution. Read MoreFeb 6, 2024
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CLASS OF 2024: Meet the researcher partnering with teens to create digital health and happiness
WATCH: See how Ph.D. candidate Rachel Hanebutt is empowering young people take control of their social media presence and habits, creating digital flourishing. Read MoreFeb 2, 2024
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Peabody researchers among top in country in 2024 Edu-Scholar rankings
Camilla P. Benbow Jason Grissom Carolyn Heinrich Rich Milner Education Week recently released the 2024 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, an annual list of education researchers who have demonstrated the greatest influence over educational policy and practice. Four researchers from Vanderbilt Peabody College of… Read MoreFeb 2, 2024
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Weimer receives NSF CAREER Award to improve safety and efficacy of machine learning, AI systems
James Weimer, assistant professor of computer science and noted medical-device entrepreneur, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to improve the safety and efficacy of systems that use advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. Learning-enabled medical cyber-physical systems (LE-MCPS) are smart medical systems that provide actionable feedback to caregivers. They use machine learning... Read MoreFeb 1, 2024
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Wiley and Vanderbilt University’s Heard Libraries sign agreement to publish more open access research
Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, announced a new five-year open access agreement with the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt University, beginning on Jan. 1, 2024. Read MoreFeb 1, 2024
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Alexandra Doten, BA’18, turns love of astronomy into TikTok triumph
See how Alexandra Doten, BA'18 is turning her love for all things space into a social media adventure. Read MoreJan 31, 2024
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Fatty acids rewire energy supply chain in stomach cancer development
A study by Vanderbilt researchers has revealed how metabolic changes spurred by fatty acids contribute to the transformation of cells into abnormal versions of themselves that are the precursors to stomach cancer. Read MoreJan 31, 2024
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3D brain mapping opens a window to the aging brain
By mapping brain activity in three dimensions, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have achieved a more detailed picture of how the brain changes with age. Read MoreJan 30, 2024
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Kujawa leads study to predict postpartum depression by examining brain function throughout pregnancy
By Jenna Somers Autumn Kujawa A five-year, nearly $3.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health will support Autumn Kujawa, associate professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, and her team in examining changes in brain… Read MoreJan 30, 2024
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Vanderbilt University biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune system
A study by Vanderbilt biology graduate student Lindsay Martin and Centennial Professor of Biological Sciences Julián Hillyer found that mosquitoes age more quickly when temperatures are higher. This aging, in turn, weakens the mosquito immune system and makes them more likely to get infected with disease. Read MoreJan 26, 2024
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Vanderbilt achieves NSA designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has designated Vanderbilt University as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research, positioning the university as a premier institution for cyber-related education and innovation. Read MoreJan 24, 2024
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Vanderbilt achieves NSA designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has designated Vanderbilt University as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research, positioning the university as a premier institution for cyber-related education and innovation. Each year, cybercrime grows as a threat to national security and vital U.S. interests around the world. In addition to the rise of increasingly... Read MoreJan 23, 2024
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Leyva receives two national distinctions for equity in STEM education
Luis Leyva (Vanderbilt University) Luis Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM higher education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, was recently recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and Out in STEM (oSTEM) for his research contributions that promote educational… Read MoreJan 22, 2024
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Tennessee Education Research Alliance releases findings from the 2023 Tennessee Educator Survey
The Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) released a series of four briefs that highlight key findings from the 2023 Tennessee Educator Survey on teacher recruitment and retention, school counselors, school leader experiences, and mental health in Tennessee schools. TERA is a research-practice partnership at… Read MoreJan 22, 2024
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The big picture: Archaeology of the Andes revealed on a scale not previously seen
Steven Wernke, associate professor and chair of anthropology, has developed GeoPACHA (Geospatial Platform for Andean Culture, History and Archaeology), a web application that allows researchers to map archaeological sites in the Andes at a greater scale than ever before. GeoPACHA has enabled new discoveries about past human occupation in the region that will be featured in six articles in the February issue of the journal Antiquity. Read MoreJan 22, 2024