Celebrating appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences: April–June 2025

Headshots of the recent people receiving appointments and promotions in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences from April–June 2025 with a gold Vanderbilt backgroundThe Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences community is made up of 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:

Research track:

  • Katerina Djambazova was appointed as a research instructor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology

Retired status:

  • Zhen Jiang Yan retired from their role of research assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology

Promotions:

Investigator track:

  • Yi Ren was promoted to associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry

Emerita status:

  • Ann Richmond was given the title of Professor of Pharmacology, Emerita