School of Medicine

Basic Sciences

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences cultivates a curiosity-driven environment where scientists generate new knowledge about human biology, health, and disease. In partnership with Vanderbilt Health, we train the next generation of scientists and accelerate foundational discovery and therapeutic innovation to improve human health.

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2016–2026: A decade of cultivating curiosity and creating cures

To celebrate this milestone, join us on a celebration of research and collaboration, key moments in our history, the people who have shaped our school, the trainees at the center of who we are, and the philanthropic gifts that help sustain our work.

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Find your home in one of four academic departments, each focused on a discipline within the biomedical sciences.

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