Lorena Infante Lara

Eating breakfast affects how our livers respond to lunch. Research from the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics indicates that this well-known, metabolic memory phenomenon is a result of hormonal interplay and points to critical roles not just for insulin but for glucagon as well. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by recognizing 10 of our hundreds of exemplary alums who have completed their training in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by learning about 10 philanthropic enterprises that that foster community and help sustain the research momentum of our school. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by honoring 10 individuals and community groups who helped shape the structure and culture of our school. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting ten defining moments from our short history. Read More

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences by revisiting 10 scientific discoveries and achievements from our short history. Read More

The biochemistry lab of Doug Mitchell discovered the enzyme responsible for a rare chemical modification that doesn't exist in human cells, which can potentially become a new target for developing antibiotics that selectively kill bacteria without harming our own cells. Read More

In honor of the 2026 Women’s History Month, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences is highlighting female faculty from our school. We asked them to reflect on their journeys and the changes they have experienced in how biomedical research and academia treat their women. Read More

Recent work from the labs of Vivian Weiss and Ethan Lee shows a direct connection between exposure with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—with changes in the morphology and function of thyroid tissue Read More

Joyonna Gamble-George, PhD’16, believes that science is humanitarianism. Thanks to her upbringing and her Vanderbilt training, through the roles she has had—from entrepreneur to research scientist to policy fellow—she has focused on helping people in her personal and professional lives. Read More