Stephen Doster

Ever wonder what about the ROI on biomedical research looks like? At the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, scientists are delivering answers—by driving discoveries that are already improving human health and paving the way for tomorrow’s treatments. From tackling cancer and Alzheimer’s to pioneering antibiotic resistance solutions, we are shaping the future of medicine. This roundup highlights some of the year’s most exciting advances—showing the extraordinary value of sustained support for biomedical science. Read More

University of California, San Diego, faculty member Ryan Hibbs delivered a School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on March 27, presenting about muscle acetylcholine receptors in development and disease. Read More

Physician-scientist Mitch Lazar delivered a School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on Feb. 11 about nuclear receptors and the circadian regulation of metabolism. Read More

Renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology molecular biologist David Bartel delivered a School of Medicine Basic Sciences Apex Lecture on Jan. 15 about the regulation of mRNA translation and decay. Read More