The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences community includes scientists and researchers who demonstrate their steadfast commitment, innovative thinking, and passion for advancing knowledge about human biology, health, and disease each day.
We extend congratulations to our many faculty who were recently promoted or received new appointments. These individuals significantly enrich our pursuit of pathbreaking research and contribute to the growth and success of our school.
New appointments:
Investigator Track:
- Katie Coate was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
- Ben Brown was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology
Research Track:
- Zer Vue was appointed as a research instructor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Secondary:
- Fabian Bock obtained a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Vivian Weiss obtained a secondary appointment in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
Promotions:
Research Track:
- Angela Kruse was promoted to research associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Ansari Aleem was promoted to research associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry
New Leadership:
- Erin Calipari was promoted to Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research
- Walter Chazin was promoted to Senior Associate Dean of Biomedical Research, Education and Training
The following faculty members were promoted to investigator track positions, effective in January 2024 (Karakas, Chen) and February 2024 (Zanic):
- Erkan Karakas was promoted to associate professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
- Marija Zanic was promoted to professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Wenbiao Chen was promoted to professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics