BRET
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Biomedical Ph.D. alumni career goals and outcomes revealed in new research
New research from the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training connects the dots between career goals during graduate school and career outcomes, articulates how careers of Ph.D. alumni evolve during the 10 years after graduation. Read MoreOct 24, 2023
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Embarking on the adventure of “Wellness Explored”
A proposal to enhance wellness and resiliency training, led by RC Stabile, associate director for trainee wellbeing in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training, was recently awarded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Read MoreJul 22, 2022
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New BRET course offers introduction to data science
From left, Ashley Brady, PhD, Kim Petrie, PhD, and Kathy Gould, PhD, have been awarded a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to offer a new career development ASPIRE Module focused on data science. (photo by Joe Howell) Biomedical science trainees at Vanderbilt have a new career exploration option starting… Read MoreJun 21, 2018
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Number of minority trainees on rise, but not minority faculty
Vanderbilt investigators examined the entire training pathway of potential biomedical research faculty and found two key points of loss: during undergraduate education and in transition from postdoctoral fellowship to tenure-track faculty. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Journey of discovery starts from Simple Beginnings
Vanderbilt University welcomed 104 new doctoral students Sept. 1 during the eighth annual Simple Beginnings ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room filled with family members and other well-wishers. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Biomedical Sciences graduates driven by pursuit of discovery
When Allison Norlander was visiting biomedical science graduate programs in 2011, she nearly crossed Vanderbilt off her list before she even visited. After six interview trips, she was worn out. Read MoreMay 18, 2017
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GRE may be poor predictor of science success: study
Since it was created in 1949, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been one of the most widely used requirements for admission to U.S. graduate schools. As a predictor of performance and success in graduate school, however, the exam is not without its critics. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Symposium highlights research contributions of postdoctoral fellows
It is widely assumed that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are insensitive to pain due to the wide prevalence of self-injurious behaviors. A new study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center suggests that this may not be true. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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New BRET course offers scientists business, management training
When it comes to discovery, scientists are among the smartest people around. They may not be as skilled at managing their labs or businesses, however. Read MoreFeb 4, 2016
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‘Simple Beginnings’ ceremony welcomes doctoral students
Vanderbilt University welcomed 97 new doctoral students on Sept. 4 during the sixth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well-wishers. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Science career symposium stresses value of communication skills
Approximately 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows recently attended a symposium at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center to learn about “science careers that put your communication skills to work.” Read MoreJun 18, 2015
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Photo: Postdoc research awards
Ashley Stokes, Ph.D., postdoctoral research fellow in the Institute of Imaging Science, received the 2015 Postdoc of the Year award last week at the annual Postdoctoral Research and Shared Resources Symposium in Light Hall. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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Career planning workshop for science trainees set
A half-day workshop for Vanderbilt University graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows on “building professional relationships” will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 12, 2015
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Science educations bloom from ‘Simple Beginnings’
Vanderbilt University welcomed 99 new doctoral students last Friday, Aug. 29, during the fifth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room packed with family members and other well-wishers. Read MoreSep 4, 2014
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Grant broadens graduate, postdoc training programs
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a five-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop “bold and innovative approaches to broaden graduate and postdoctoral training.” Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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‘Simple Beginnings’ ceremony welcomes 98 doctoral students
Alexander Sevy dons his white coat with the help of Kathleen Gould, Ph.D., at the fourth annual “Simple Beginnings” ceremony for new doctoral students. (Photo by Anne Rayner) Vanderbilt University welcomed 98 new doctoral students into its scientific community last week during the fourth annual “Simple Beginnings”… Read MoreSep 5, 2013
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Basic science training grants hit NIH funding ‘grand slam’
When it comes to government funding of basic science training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Vanderbilt University Medical Center hit a grand slam this year, officials said. Read MoreAug 29, 2013
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Awards given at Postdoctoral Research Symposium
(Photo by Susan Urmy) Jennifer Noto, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Richard Peek, M.D., receives the 2013 Postdoc of the Year award from Ann Price, M.D., associate dean for Alumni Affairs, during the 7th annual Postdoctoral Research and Shared Resources Symposium on… Read MoreMay 2, 2013
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Undergrads shine at Summer Science Academy
Since the Academy was established in 2002, more than 650 undergraduates have participated in the summer research program. About 10 percent have pursued graduate and/or medical studies at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 9, 2012
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Gould to lead new grad student initiative
Kathleen Gould, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for Biomedical Sciences and director of the Office of Graduate Student Support at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Read MoreAug 2, 2012