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 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:
- Carlos Oliver was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
- Krishna Mudumbi was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Doug Mitchell was appointed as a professor in the Department of Biochemistry
Research track:
- Qian Yang was appointed as a research instructor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Secondary:
- John Kuriyan was appointed as a professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- KrisIn Patrick was appointed associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry
Promotions:
Educator track:
- Megan Williams was promoted to assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology
Research track:
- Melissa Farrow was promoted to research associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Alaina Willet was promoted to research associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
- Qingyu Tang was promoted to research assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Secondary:
- Ray Blind was promoted as an associate professor in the Departments of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
New Leadership:
- Doug Mitchell was promoted to Director of Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology