Shan Meltzer
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Shan Meltzer: Studying the science of touch
Gentle caress, searing burn, jolting shock. All these are possible with the elemental power of touch. Read how Shan Meltzer studies touch from the cellular level through the nervous system to the brain, to find better ways to treat pain and physical injuries. Read MoreMar 26, 2026
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Pharmacologist Shan Meltzer receives Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Award to uncover how our sense of touch and pain develops
Shan Meltzer has been awarded a prestigious Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Award to advance her pioneering research that seeks to determine how the body’s sensory circuits form and function. Her work seeks to answer a fundamental question in neuroscience: how do the brain and spinal cord organize their intricate networks to perform such a wide range of functions? Read MoreNov 13, 2025
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NEW FACULTY: Vanderbilt’s new faculty explain their transformative research
Meet some of our new faculty members and learn about their fascinating research. Read MoreSep 4, 2024