The 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:
Investigator track:
- Stephan Heckers received a secondary appointment as a professor in the Department of Pharmacology.
- Alexandre Tiriac received a secondary appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology.
Promotions:
Research track:
- Jenny Schafer was promoted to research professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology.
Investigator track:
- Jared Nordman was promoted to associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. Nordman’s primary appointment is in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Emeritus status:
- Roger Colbran was given the title of Louise B. McGavock Professor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics.