Basic Sciences
Early research shows promise for therapeutics that delay Type 2 Diabetes
Jan. 12, 2021—Discovering the mechanism behind cell behavior that is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes, Vanderbilt researchers move closer to treatments for the disease, which affects 34 million Americans.
Borden Lacy named director of Vanderbilt’s Center for Structural Biology
Jan. 11, 2021—Borden Lacy, Edward and Nancy Fody Chair in Pathology and professor of biochemistry and pathology, microbiology and immunology, has been named director of the Vanderbilt Center for Structural Biology, effective Jan. 1.
Vanderbilt alum and faculty member named to 2021 ‘Forbes’ 30 under 30
Jan. 8, 2021—Vanderbilt alumnus Graham Gaylor and Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Cody Siciliano have been named to the 2021 Forbes “30 Under 30.”
Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture: Florentine Rutaganira Jan. 21
Jan. 5, 2021—Florentine Rutaganira, HHMI Hannah H. Gray Fellow at the University of California-Berkeley, will discuss “Kinase Chemical Genetics in the Closest Living Relatives of Animals" on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. CT via Zoom.
Study reveals new strategy for reducing tumor growth, metastasis
Dec. 17, 2020—A team of Vanderbilt investigators has discovered that blocking a certain signaling pathway boosts antitumor immunity and reduces tumor growth and metastasis in models of breast cancer and melanoma.
American Chemical Society appoints Craig Lindsley editor in chief of ‘Journal of Medicinal Chemistry’
Dec. 14, 2020—Craig Lindsley, William K. Warren, Jr. Chair in Medicine and university professor of chemistry, pharmacology and biochemistry, has been named editor in chief of the "Journal of Medicinal Chemistry." His appointment will begin Jan. 1.
Basic Sciences winter showcase gets researchers out of the lab, into the spotlight
Dec. 14, 2020—Singing, painting, strumming, baking, crocheting and even gymnastic tumbling filled a virtual stage as graduate students, faculty and staff in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences held their third annual winter showcase.
Cortez named interim chair in the Department of Biochemistry; York named Impossible Foods chief science officer
Dec. 8, 2020—David Cortez, Richard N. Armstrong Chair for Innovation in Biochemistry and professor of biochemistry, has been named interim chair in the Department of Biochemistry beginning Jan. 1. This follows the departure of John York, who was recently named chief science officer of California-based food technology startup Impossible Foods.
Vanderbilt microscopist receives Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to expand access to imaging technologies
Dec. 2, 2020—Bryan Millis, research assistant professor of cell and developmental biology and biomedical engineering, has been awarded a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Imaging Scientists program. The proceeds will go toward building an immersive virtual education platform to expand instruction and accessibility of high-end microscopy techniques within and beyond the Vanderbilt research community.
Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture: Christina Termini Dec. 8
Dec. 1, 2020—Christina Termini, a University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA, will discuss “Leveraging Proteoglycans for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Regeneration” on Tuesday, Dec. 8, beginning at 4 p.m. CT via Zoom.
Vanderbilt awarded NIH grant to continue mentoring and career training among biomedical research graduate students from underrepresented groups
Dec. 1, 2020—The Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences has won continued funding from the National Institutes of Health for its Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity program supporting the success of biomedical graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Nov. 24, 2020—Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements.